City lays out plan to repave streets with new vehicle tax
City officials outline a road resurfacing program funded partly by Powell Bill money and a new $15 annual per vehicle tax expected to raise about 135 thousand dollars to cover roughly 65 percent of the debt service. City Manager Adrian Miller and adviser Schrift say low interest rates make now the right time to proceed as some roads will be closed during construction with limited impact on travelers.
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New Leash on Life program graduates inmates and dogs at Gaston Correctional
Four inmates at Gaston Correctional Institution completed the New Leash on Life program with FurBabies, training dogs from high kill shelters. Inmates earned credits toward dog training or veterinary technician certifications and will transfer three dogs to adoptive homes. Sissy the hound aims for service dog work in Canada. Six new dogs enter next session as the program expands.
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Canada
NRA identity crisis marks turning point in 1977 revolt
The May 21 1977 crisis split the NRA between sportsmen and political power. A proposed move of HQ from Washington to Colorado failed amid a rightward shift in strategy. The era shaped later legal and political influence, cited as paving the way for landmark gun rights rulings and public opinion battles.
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