Local option sales tax faces school funding split in Linn County
Linn County debates a local option sales tax to fund schools and government. Proposals range from a 40-40-20 split of about 27 million dollars to favor education, to a 66-34 division prioritizing schools, with city and county interests wary of revenue shifts. Officials weigh impacts on property tax relief and debt obligations for a new high school.
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FCC Deems F Word Expletive Not Indecent in Golden Globes Clip
The FCC ruled the NY performers use during the Golden Globes was an expletive not depicting sexual acts, stressing context rather than explicit content. Officials noted broader debates after past incidents and cautioned show business to consider community standards.
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Nicholas Johnson
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