School Board Supports Extending Temporary Taxes
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During its regular meeting Monday, the Moore County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution supporting the extension of temporary taxes to offset deficits in next year’s state budget.
In 2009, the General Assembly increased the state sales and use tax by 1 percent and imposed additional corporate and personal income surtaxes to generate additional revenue and balance the state budget.
The taxes are set to expire June 30.
Chairwoman Laura Lang said that by extending the temporary taxes, the state could narrow its expected deficit by $1.3 billion.
The board passed the resolution to join other counties in the Sandhills region who are also voicing their support for the extension.
Last week, Cumberland County’s Board of Education also passed a resolution asking legislators to support the extension.
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native 2 years, 3 months ago
You know what...we are all happy to see someone else's budget cut to help us,,,but NEVER in favor of MY budget...Get over it,,,we need to cut everywhere...........
Beentheredonethat 2 years, 3 months ago
The schools could save some $$$$ by cutting out the retreats at the end of the school year. The business discussed there can be discussed locally at the schools, we are in a recession here people...also the schools don't need to be buying bottled water...bring your own if thats what you prefer to drink... I am sure there are more budget busters going on we just aren't aware of.....just saying!