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Voters in Washington County weigh proposed Search & Rescue Tax

By Fox 13 · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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On ballots in southern Utah is a proposal to raise taxes to fund Search and Rescue — it's an issue that has state wide and border crossing implications. I know what you're thinking — another election cycle must mean another proposed tax hike.

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