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Virginia localities raise $119M for school construction through targeted sales tax
Virginia localities have raised $119 million over five years through a targeted sales tax for school construction and maintenance, with nine localities authorized to levy the tax. Legislation to expand the tax statewide to all counties and cities was proposed, allowing voters to decide via referendum.
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