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Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County’s recently approved sales tax increase has triggered a growing conflict among its supporters, with county officials, law enforcement leaders and community advocates divided over how the revenue should be distributed. The dispute centers on Measure A, a five-eighths-cent sales tax increase approved by 57% of voters, which county leaders described as a critical source of funding for the region’s strained public hospital system. Now, disagreements over future budget alloca

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15 Nov 2025 12:15 PM 208 views

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County’s recently approved sales tax increase has triggered a growing conflict among its supporters, with county officials, law enforcement leaders and community advocates divided over how the revenue should be distributed. The dispute centers on Measure A, a five-eighths-cent sales tax increase approved by 57% of voters, which county leaders described as a critical source of funding for the region’s strained public hospital system. Now, disagreements over future budget alloca

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San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

As the nation continues to grapple with cuts to social safety nets, a new provision in the congressional budget bill has provided a significant boost to affordable housing efforts. The recently passed H.R. 1 includes an increase in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, which has long served as the primary federal tool for financing affordable housing projects. Starting next year, states will be able to permanently expand their tax credit allocations by 12 percent, giving developers new o

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08 Sep 2025 11:42 AM 624 views

San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

As the nation continues to grapple with cuts to social safety nets, a new provision in the congressional budget bill has provided a significant boost to affordable housing efforts. The recently passed H.R. 1 includes an increase in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, which has long served as the primary federal tool for financing affordable housing projects. Starting next year, states will be able to permanently expand their tax credit allocations by 12 percent, giving developers new o

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San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Santa Clara County is urging support for a proposed sales tax increase that it says is critical to keeping its hospital system alive in the face of looming federal funding cuts. The measure, known as Measure A, would add a five-eighths cent sales tax and has been fast-tracked for the November 4 special election ballot. County officials warn that without additional revenue, essential public hospital services, trauma care, and safety net programs could be jeopardi

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18 Aug 2025 22:34 PM 502 views

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Santa Clara County is urging support for a proposed sales tax increase that it says is critical to keeping its hospital system alive in the face of looming federal funding cuts. The measure, known as Measure A, would add a five-eighths cent sales tax and has been fast-tracked for the November 4 special election ballot. County officials warn that without additional revenue, essential public hospital services, trauma care, and safety net programs could be jeopardi

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Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c

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29 Jul 2025 11:42 AM 499 views

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Santa Clara County is grappling with a severe housing shortage as the number of homeless individuals continues to rise faster than the construction of new shelters and affordable homes. Recent data reveals that there are 10,711 homeless people in the county but only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and programs. This means that for every three unhoused individuals, only one bed is available, underscoring the urgent need for expanded housing solutions. The c

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Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

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Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

Santa Clara County tax rift grows as leaders clash over Measure A spending plan

San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

San Jose Housing Boost as Tax Credit Changes Unlock Stalled Projects

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

San Jose weighs support for Santa Clara County sales tax to fund hospitals

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Homeless crisis deepens as Santa Clara lacks enough shelter beds for growing population

Trump cancels summit with Putin over Russia’s extreme demands on Ukraine

"Indian Boxer Nikhat Zareen Reflects on Olympic Journey: Aiming for a Strong Comeback"

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Winter Storm Enzo: Historic Snowfall and Ice Threaten Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S.

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Red Panda injured in mid-performance fall at WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final

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Donate blood in June and get free Giants game tickets at Stanford Blood Center

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