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Penny Tax

Richland voters choose to continue the penny tax

2024-11-13
By: John Griggs
On: November 13, 2024
In: Community News, Government

Richland County voters have opted to extend the county’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Transportation Penny,” which will continue to fund essential transportation infrastructure improvements. Originally imposed in 2012, this tax is on track to reach its revenue cap of $1.07 billion by lateContinue Reading

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