NASA debates May launch of first post Columbia mission
NASA officials in Cape Canaveral weighed whether to keep Discovery’s May liftoff target after new debris analysis. If not flying by early June it would stay grounded until mid July for a daylight launch.
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Tax officials push sales tax hike for better emergency radios
Furman urges a long overdue upgrade of the radio system saying it is a crucial necessity not a luxury. Sheriff Jones notes agencies struggle to coordinate before during and after the shooting and supports the plan to implement a sales tax increase despite a 60 day waiting period and two public hearings.
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County eyes sales tax rise for public safety funding
Commissioners back a 14 to 15 month half percent sales tax increase to fund communications and public safety. Der ek Conklin pins $25 million in 14 months while Furman and Fox push state delay of a tax cut as alternative. Jolivette urges more discussion and notes Oct 1 as earliest possible effective date.
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