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US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Federal budget cuts lead this East Bay county to consider a new tax to fill the gaps

Contra Costa County may seek a 0.625% sales tax increase to raise ~$150 million annually to reduce budget shortfalls and preserve health services.
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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

BART Could End Service at 9PM Nightly If Transit Measure Doesn't Pass and These 15 Stations Might Have to Close

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

BART Could End Service at 9PM Nightly If Transit Measure Doesn't Pass and These 15 Stations Might Have to Close

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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Here's what's in store for Santa Clara County in 2026

Santa Clara County faces a roughly $1 billion annual Medi-Cal funding shortfall, partially filled by an approved sales tax that raises $330 million annually.
California
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Bay Area transit bailout plan runs into local resistance in San Mateo County

San Mateo County risks shouldering a disproportionate share of a regional transit sales tax without representation on BART's board.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
5 months ago

Doctors' Union Jump Starts Pro-Sales-Tax-Increase Campaign with $250K

Valley Healthcare Foundation president launched a pro-sales-tax campaign committee before county supervisors approved placing the measure on the November ballot.
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