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May 24, 2005
Oregon Tests Novel Mileage Tax
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The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit: www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. Sponsored by Spacesaver Corporation This Week Features Features Oregon Tests Novel Mileage Tax In 1919, Oregon was the first state to tax gasoline. This fall, the state will launch the nation's first high-tech experiment to tax drivers for the miles they travel rather than the gas they buy.
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Police Seek Quick Access to Gated Communities City administrators in Murrieta, CA, are set to change development code so that gated communities would have to use standardized frequencies police can use to open gates. Currently, police have to radio dispatchers to get law enforcement codes for specific communities, which can sometimes be outdated. Although this has not caused any major problems yet, Sgt. Dennis Vrooman said the change would ensure police can respond as quickly as possible to future emergencies. The local fire department already uses more sophisticated strobe lights that automatically open gates, but those units cost more than $500 to install. The remote control devices the police department plans to buy if the standardization requirement passes cost about $100. News of the Weird Links At Utility Metals, a substantial inventory of lighting poles and brackets is available for immediate shipment. Custom fabrication is available for one-of-a-kind applications. For a free catalog, call (800) 627-8276 or visit: www.utilitymetals.com Strong Hold offers heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel cabinets, tables, and desks with 14-gauge shelves. The strongest storage units available. Whether the job is big, or huge--Ford has the go-to line of trucks. For years, for decades, Ford trucks have gotten the job done. No matter what your business is, Ford's got what it takes. What Line of Work Are You In? So Are We! Visit the recently updated GovDeck to view an enhanced, electronic version of GPN's familiar "action card" deck. Click on a card of interest and link directly to vendor's Web site or click the "Learn More" button and link directly to vendor's e-mail address.
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