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LA Sales Tax Hike to Fund Healthcare | Charleston News
LA County just approved a sales tax hike from 9.75% to 10.25%—a half-penny boost dubbed “half a penny to save lives”—to fund healthcare, but the money will go into the general fund, leaving local officials to decide how it’s spent. Set to take effect October 1 and last until 2031, the tax could push LA’s rates near 12%, hitting everyday purchases and potentially driving shoppers to neighboring counties. While intended to support hospitals and low-income insurance coverage, critics worry the reallocation of funds and rising costs could hurt both budgets and local businesses. Support the…
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