Gas tax proposals spark debate among lawmakers
Critics warn a new two cent per gallon rise after prices fall could doom road funding bills while supporters say the 197 million in revenue is needed for secondary roads. Leatherman and Mabry defend the plan citing safety improvements and federal matching funds amid high gas prices and tight finances.
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Leatherman
House
David Wilkins
Greenville
Wilkins
Elizabeth Mabry
State Department of Transportation
Mabry
Ryberg
Williamsburg
Marlboro County
Associated Press
Philip Lord
Plord
Aikenstandard
Burnettown Considers Business License Vote At Forum
Residents debate a 1941 business license fee with calls for a ballot on whether to repeal the fee. Council says changes possible any time. referendum would require 75 percent approval to alter ad valorem tax policy. Citizens urge vote and assess impact on commerce and taxes.
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C.H. Williams
Burnettown
Wayne Benson
Mel Minitor
Phoenix Computers
Horse Creek Merchants Association
Robert Gay
House panel orders interim nuclear waste storage plan
The House Appropriations energy subcommittee directs the Energy Department to start shipping nuclear waste to an interim aboveground storage site in 2006. The measure provides 10 million dollars and keeps Yucca Mountain as the long term goal, amid delays and data falsification concerns.
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Washington, D.C
House
Energy Department
Yucca Mountain
Nevada
David Hobson
Tions
Energy and Water
Hobson
Ment
Disturbance Ends with Subdual After Naked Suspect Incident
A family confrontation led to a man armed with a shotgun threatening kids before authorities contained him. Lt. Bryan Mills subdued the naked suspect who then returned indoors without further harm. No injuries reported. Two residents in the home where the man stayed were later arrested on drug charges. Erica Corso, 19, faces marijuana and paraphernalia counts. Joseph Corso Jr., 48, charged with related offenses.
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Bryan Mills
Scott Brinson
Kim
Brinson
Laborde
Erica Corso
Deerwood Court
Joseph Corso Jr
Karen Daily
Kdaily
Aikenstandard.com
Missing Boyd pickup found at J.C. Tire in Augusta
Frank said the missing pickup was located abandoned on May 9 at J.C. Tire, 2405 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia. Forensic investigators will process the vehicle for evidence. Adams is a 48 year old white male with gray hair, 6 feet tall. Call Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (800)922-9709 with information.
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Boyd
Frank
J.C. Tire
Peach Orchard Road
Augusta
Georgia
Adams
Aiken County
Aiken Christian school to close as church reclaims facility
The elementary school, housed in Town Creek Baptist Church gym, will close due to the church needing the building back for ministry. The plan aims to eventually house grades 4K through 12, with staff and parents reacting with heartbreak and concern for students.
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Town Creek
Pope
Aiken
Ballard
Aiken Christian
Jesus Christ
Asa
Tony
Bryant
Melvin
Jesus
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