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Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system
Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu
Sales tax increase proposed to protect Santa Clara’s public hospital system
Santa Clara County officials are preparing to propose a sales tax increase to voters in an effort to safeguard the county’s public hospital system from severe federal revenue losses. The Board of Supervisors is expected to convene a special meeting around August 7 to decide whether to place the measure on the November 4 ballot. The proposed five-eighths cent sales tax would raise the current rate from 9.125% and is seen as a crucial step to help offset billions in anticipated funding cu
Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair to Help Thousands of Students with Free Supplies
More than 25,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair at Fair Park on Friday. This annual event, which has been serving the Dallas community for nearly three decades, aims to help children from economically disadvantaged families start the school year prepared and supported. The fair continues to be a vital resource for families, offering free school supplies, backpacks, and access to various services that ensure students are ready to succee
Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair to Help Thousands of Students with Free Supplies
More than 25,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair at Fair Park on Friday. This annual event, which has been serving the Dallas community for nearly three decades, aims to help children from economically disadvantaged families start the school year prepared and supported. The fair continues to be a vital resource for families, offering free school supplies, backpacks, and access to various services that ensure students are ready to succee






