Benton County asks Tennessee Legislature to return half of real estate transfer tax to counties At its Nov. 18 meeting the Benton County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution asking the 114th Tennessee General Assembly to allocate half of the $0.37-per-$100 real estate transfer tax to the county where it is collected, arguing local budgets are strained and that sharing the revenue would reduce pressure on property taxes.

Benton County officials are pushing for a groundbreaking change that could return half of the real estate transfer tax back to local communities, easing property tax burdens and boosting essential services.

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Virginia subcommittee advances package of data-center bills amid calls to condition exemptions on clean-energy steps The House Finance subcommittee heard six data-center bills and extensive public testimony before moving the measures to the full committee; lawmakers debated requiring upgrades to backup generators, dedicating new local revenue to rooftop solar and car-tax relief, and increasing transparency about tax exemptions.

Virginia's House Finance subcommittee pushes forward a crucial package of bills aimed at transforming the data-center industry, focusing on emissions reductions, local revenue sharing, and transparency.

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Scottsdale officials criticize food tax's impact on low-income residents City leaders urge elimination of regressive food tax affecting Scottsdale's neediest citizens.

Scottsdale's controversial food tax is under fire for disproportionately burdening low-income residents, sparking urgent calls for change.

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