Tax reform sparks broad school tax relief and budget shakeup
State leaders hailed a historic 100000 homestead exemption that will wipe out school operations tax for many homeowners. The plan aims to calm voter anger from November elections and redirect 195 million in tax cuts into education funding, with 27 million from video poker and 137 million from Barnwell Chem Nuclear dumps. Scholarships and school construction receive major portions while K-12 gains 36 million plus 43 million from conference revisions. Aiken County stands to gain several million under a local-apportionment formula.
State Budget Key Factors For Aiken County Education Funding
Local schools may receive as much as 45 million dollars in new money. They’re also in line for scholarship and construction account funding under still to be set formulas. Property Taxes: 100000 homestead exemption for everyone in owner-occupied housing. This could wipe out school operations taxes for many and out of school tax debt load.
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Huff Opposes Video Poker Revenue in April Court Ruling
In April Circuit Court Judge Bristow ruled that video poker games could stay until the lawsuit resolves. Rep Huff criticizes operators for seeking to overturn voter will across 12 counties citing greed and revenue. He notes 27 million in video poker funds appeared in the budget and warns reliance on such revenue will shape future budgeting. The House kept revenues out, but the Senate allegedly opened the door for them. He argues lack of regulation makes inclusion inappropriate.
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Langley Team Benefits From Augusta Training
Mueller and Young say training in Augusta next spring will boost the US team for summer competition. The heat and humidity exposure helps acclimate athletes to Atlanta conditions. Young notes that overheating is easy in high humidity as perspiration fails to evaporate and cool the body.
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O Grady Recalls Surviving While in Enemy Territory
O Grady describes living off grass after cows grazed nearby and surviving on hunger and faith. He recalls the first day when rifles were fired as he lay on the ground, praying no one would see him, then breaking into tears upon hearing his own radio message saying he was alive.
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