Los Angeles County Measure ER half-cent sales tax passes to fund healthcare system
Supporters of Measure ER, a new half-cent sales tax in Los Angeles County, celebrated its passage after a close election. The tax will fund local hospitals and clinics that have been impacted by federal funding cuts, with proceeds going toward the region's struggling healthcare system.
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Supporters of a new Los Angeles County half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region's cash-strapped healthcare system.
After a rocky election night that showed the tax lagging, supporters claimed victory Tuesday after the latest vote tally pushed Measure ER further over the 50% margin needed to pass.
The measure would impose a new half-cent sales tax countywide, with the proceeds going toward local hospitals and clinics hit by federal funding cuts.
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Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region’s cash-strapped healthcare system.
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