Reagan Seeks $39 Billion Domestic Cut In 1986 Budget
President Reagan sent advance copies of his 1986 budget to Congress outlining a plan to trim domestic spending by about 39 billion dollars while boosting defense by nearly 30 billion. The White House aims for a broad, bipartisan push to enact the plan with no tax increase, while lawmakers debate targeted reductions and savings.
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Mercer School Levy Vote Slated Monday
Mercer County voters head to the polls Monday in a special election to renew a 3.5 million school levy for five years starting July 1. The levy would provide about 10 percent of the district's operating budget for salaries textbooks and maintenance with paper ballots at the Central Office. Precincts 71 and 72 move to Glenwood School.
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Levy Renewal Benefits Listed for Mercer County Schools
The renewal levy will fund eTextbooks and supplements for all students K through 12 at 385 943 dollars. It covers classroom supplies including computers and math equipment at 115 418 dollars for the Mercer County Vocational Technical Center. Special Education materials and equipment cost 45 392 dollars. Professional substitute teachers and school service personnel 71 519 dollars. School site improvements and hazard corrections 486 722 dollars. Salary continuation for professional staff and bus duty 1 508 551 dollars.
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Mercer County voters weigh renewal levy amid turnout hike
Mercer County faces a broad push for renewal of a school levy with no bonds involved. School personnel urge support to preserve instructional quality, while residents worry about future tax rises from reappraisal. Elderly taxpayers may benefit from Homestead exemptions, and officials warn cuts if the levy fails.
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Storm Dumps More Snow Freezing Rain Across West Virginia
A two day storm dumped over a foot of snow in parts of West Virginia with rain and freezing rain in Bluefield and Beckley. No major floods reported as streams receded by Saturday. roads iced over state wide. State crews worked through Saturday to keep main routes open though progress was limited. I 64 77 and 79 remained affected.
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Weather Cases Overshadow Levy Vote In Mercer County
Voters in Mercer County decide on a 3.5 million dollar special school levy renewal Monday while weather dominates local talk. Unofficial polls show low interest and a chilly, snowy forecast may depress turnout. Main questions focus on maintaining current educational funding or trimming taxes. County Assessor Winifrey.
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