County proposes 16.6 percent property tax hike in 2011
Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinang touts a 16.6 percent tax increase as the starting point for budget talks, aiming to close a $1 million mortgage tax revenue shortfall while restoring funds for Bert Nash Center, county corrections, and capital improvements. The plan allocates 69.5 million for services, projects, and reserves and includes a new economic development fund and a preservation fund.
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Antibodies Show 90 Percent HIV Strain Neutralization
Scientists at the NIH report antibodies found in a patient’s blood neutralize over 90 percent of HIV strains. The antibodies target a rarely changing virus region, offering a path toward an immune system driven vaccine. Researchers note this builds on prior work and may accelerate global HIV prevention efforts.
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Mortgage rates fall to five decade low at 4.57 percent
Freddie Mac reports the 30 year fixed rate at 4.57 percent, down from 4.58 percent. The rate drop marks a five decade low, but many buyers cannot qualify or have already refinanced. The housing market remains weak as tax credits expired and homeowners face little or no equity.
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District Court Testimony Details Cat Tracker Safety Flaws
In a Douglas County civil trial over the 2006 fatal accident, expert Ned Einstein testified for the plaintiff that the Cat Tracker bus had unsafe design features. He cited modified school bus chassis as the main issue, noting a lower floor could have reduced height by about three feet.
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