Baldwin board to again propose 1-cent sales tax | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

Baldwin board to again propose 1-cent sales tax | Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "FOLEY, Ala. -- Baldwin schools have made all the cuts possible to save money and the Board of Education will again ask the County Commission this week for a 1-cent sales tax hike, local officials said. At a public meeting on school finances Thursday night, Board of Education member Norm Moore said Baldwin County educators have done everything possible to reduce spending, including laying off or not replacing about 600 employees. He said more state funding cuts are expected and the school system has to find additional revenue."