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Two former Richmond officials are rallying Virginia communities to vote yes on a new sales tax for school upgrades—here’s why it matters: With over half of the state’s schools aging past 50 years and needing $25 billion in repairs, Virginians for Modern Schools is mobilizing to help 22 localities—including Richmond, Powhatan, and Chesterfield—fund critical renovations through a new state law. They’re raising $1M–$1.5M to educate voters and build support ahead of November’s ballot, with the potential to unlock hundreds of millions by 2034—and some areas even pairing it with tax cuts. Time’s…
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