Shows
The Hannah Miller ShowNeeds vs Wants – an Interview with Lou NespecaSend us a textSpartanburg County, where Hannah lives, has an upcoming vote on a tax increase. On today's podcast she interviews Lou Nespeca about what is being advertised as a "Penny Tax" when in fact, it's a 1% tax. Answering questions such as– what roads will the funds go to? Why haven't the other taxes previously passed for road repair been enough? Why is it so hard to find information regarding money designated for the roads? What percent of the roads in Spartanburg County are failing and how many will this tax be able to repair? S...2023-10-2836 min
More Than MedicineUnmasking South Carolina's Road Tax Illusion: A Dissection of Misused Funds and the Desperate Need for Transparency with Lou NespecaSend us a textAren't you tired of seeing your hard-earned money go nowhere? I mean, literally, nowhere! From the 'penny tax' to the license plate tax, you'd think South Carolina's roads would be paved with gold by now. Join us as we welcome Lou Nespeca, who astutely elucidates that the 'penny tax' isn't just a penny, but 1% of your transaction, estimated to generate a vast $485 million over six years. Yet, our roads remain in a state of disrepair. It's high time we scrutinize where these funds are going, and why there's such a glaring gap between...2023-09-3020 min