Question of the Week Answers: Ban all fireworks?
Panelists answered the following: In light of five children being injured by illegal fireworks in Hollister on July 4, should the city ban the sale of all fireworks?
Water Cooler: Did politics motivate the IRS?
Panelists answered the following: Do you believe the IRS targeting certain conservative groups was politically motivated?
Water Cooler: Should out-of-state, online companies pay local sales taxes?
Julie Morris: “Yes. Sales tax should go to the county where the item was purchased. Transactions could be easily linked by zip code, with an EFT deposited directly into San Benito County’s account. All income from the account could be allocated toward local infrastructure, capital improvements, and/ or programs (i.e: economic development, recreational activities) that improve the community’s quality of life, rather than funding salaries, pensions or benefits. Over time, this could equal millions of dollars for our county.”
Marty: Hwy. 156 improvement needs overhaul of its own
In this opinion piece, Marty Richman describes how Caltrans'
