Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 hour ago

Council asks how $100M hotel tax projection depends on state action Council members probed whether the administration’s five‑year plan’s $100M hotel‑tax projection is realistic given it requires state enabling legislation; administration said a 2% hotel tax would need Harrisburg authorization and conversations with state lawmakers are underway.

Council members are questioning the feasibility of a $100 million hotel tax revenue plan that hinges on state approval—will Harrisburg grant the green light?

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Drew Wolfendale - Fusion Party President

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3 hours ago

Day 322 of posting the obvious: Housing prices must come DOWN.
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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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23 hours ago

House Finance begins marathon on marijuana tax reform; committee adopts technical cleanup and delays remaining amendments The committee reviewed House Bill 91’s tax‑structure proposal (transition from a $50/oz excise to a $12.50 wholesale tax and eventual 6% sales tax), debated multiple amendments on tagging, collection facilities and revenue designation, adopted an 18‑month transition amendment, and deferred remaining amendment work to the afternoon session.

Alaska is shaking up its marijuana tax structure, proposing a dramatic shift from a $50 excise tax to a wholesale tax and possible sales tax changes—what does this mean for the industry?

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Drew Wolfendale - Fusion Party President

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1 day ago

Day 321 of posting the obvious: Housing prices must come DOWN.
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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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1 day ago

District warns of $1.7 million shortfall under state funding formula; rising benefits cited as driver of levy increase Superintendent Dr. Forte told the Denville Township K-8 School District board that a School Funding Reform Act calculation leaves the district roughly $800,000 short this year and about $1.7 million behind over time, and board members raised alarm about rapidly growing employee-benefit costs that are squeezing the local tax levy.

The Denville Township K-8 School District faces an alarming $1.7 million funding shortfall, driven by soaring employee benefits costs that threaten to increase local taxes.

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Mark Scheffler for Congress

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1 day ago

By eliminating the need to file a tax return, American families and businesses would save an average of $1 billion PER DAY on the compliance costs. #TinyTax #taxreform

Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 day ago

Carmel Clay Schools told SEA 1 could shrink referendum revenue by $94 million; board weighs levy options and voter messaging Administrators and Policy Analytics told the Carmel Clay Schools board that Indiana’s SEA 1 will reduce net assessed value and referendum revenue, projecting about $94 million in referendum shortfalls over the next eight years and prompting discussion of higher levy scenarios, parcel-level tools and community outreach.

Carmel Clay Schools faces a staggering projected shortfall of $94 million in referendum revenue over the next eight years due to Indiana's new SEA 1 law, putting vital staff and programs at risk.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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1 day ago

Senate passes revenue omnibus LB901 after hours of debate over tax credits and exemptions The Nebraska Legislature passed LB901 (the revenue omnibus) with the emergency clause after extended floor debate. Sponsors say the package raises roughly $26–30 million in FY2627 and preserves property‑tax relief; opponents warned about refundable credits and the end of a data‑center exemption.

The Nebraska Legislature has just passed the controversial revenue omnibus LB901, promising to boost the budget by millions while stirring debate over tax credits and exemptions.

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 day ago

Committee member urges fairness as Senate finance debate considers "billionaire income tax" A committee member told a Senate Committee on Finance panel that fairness should guide tax reform, citing a "billionaire income tax" he said has 23 senators backing it. Witnesses said their role is to score ideas and recommended examining impacts across earnings levels; one invoked the Greenspan Commission precedent.

A Senate committee member is challenging the status quo by advocating for a "billionaire income tax" backed by 23 senators, igniting a heated debate on tax fairness for working Americans versus the wealthy elite.

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Drew Wolfendale - Fusion Party President

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2 days ago

Day 320 of posting the obvious: Housing prices must come DOWN.
#FusionParty #auspol #housing #taxreform #investmentpolicy #realestatelaw

Pamela

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2 days ago

Above all; no one should be able to "buy" the policies
that enrich them and their cohorts - ever.

A paradigm shift is required.

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#TaxReform #AffordableHousing #IntegrityInGovt #NoMoreLies

Mark Scheffler for Congress

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2 days ago

If you’re like so many American families and businesses, you’ll be filing your tax return in the next couple of weeks. But the. #TinyTax eliminates that completely – April 15 becomes just another beautiful day. #TaxReform #MarkScheffler #congress

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 days ago

Powhatan workshop weighs 75¢–81¢ tax scenarios as CIP, pump stations and school overruns reshape trade‑offs At a March 26 budget workshop, county staff presented four tax‑rate scenarios (75¢, 77¢ proposed, 79¢, 81¢) and a 10‑year CIP; supervisors debated whether to raise the rate or cut projects to preserve a 15% fund balance, prioritized wastewater pump stations to enable development, and challenged estimates for a $7.8M Pocahontas Elementary HVAC project that may require additional borrowing.

Powhatan County officials are grappling with critical tax-rate decisions that could shape the future of local projects and economic development—how will they balance funding needs with taxpayer burdens?

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Citizen Portal News US

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2 days ago

Republican lawmaker says tax changes erase Social Security tax for many seniors A Republican lawmaker said Republicans raised the senior deduction and that a "no tax on Social Security" provision in the Working Families tax cuts will provide a $12,000 additional deduction for a married senior couple, eliminating their Social Security tax liability, the lawmaker said.

A Republican lawmaker claims new tax changes will eliminate Social Security taxes for many seniors, giving married couples an extra $12,000 deduction.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Mayor Davis says department budget requests could imply higher taxes; residents urge caution over sewer and property costs County Mayor Davis told commissioners department requests totaling about $7–8 million could equate to roughly a 15% property tax increase and additional fire tax; residents at the meeting objected to reported tax hikes and rising sewer bills, and the mayor said those requests are not a final proposal.

Mayor Davis's budget talks could mean a hefty 15% tax hike, leaving residents worried about rising costs and looming sewer bills.

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2 days ago

Oxfam: $3.55T Offshore Wealth Untaxed The U.K.-based charity Oxfam released a report on Thursday ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Panama Papers, claiming that approximately $3.55 trillion in untaxed wealth was held offshore in 2024, a...

Oxfam: $3.55T Offshore Wealth Untaxed

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 days ago

New Kent supervisors debate using Colonial Downs and photo-enforcement funds to reduce tax increase and add deputies County Administrator Hathaway proposed using Colonial Downs funds and reallocating automated speed-enforcement money to reduce a proposed real-estate tax increase and to fund three deputy positions this fiscal year (three more next year); board approved authorization to hire three deputies but members cautioned about using one-time funds for ongoing personnel.

New Kent County is considering a budget plan that could lower property taxes while adding new sheriff deputies—are the proposed changes enough to meet community needs?

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 days ago

Council approves immediate 0.33% EMS sales tax and sends up to 1% ballot measure to voters After hours of debate, the council approved a dual approach: implement a 0.33% emergency‑services sales and use tax immediately and place language on the November ballot allowing voters to authorize up to 1% (with the council’s intent to reduce the city's portion of property tax by 50% if approved). The initial 1% ballot resolution and the 0.33% implementation passed on split votes.

After intense debate, the council has approved an immediate 0.33% emergency services sales tax while sending a proposed 1% measure to voters this November, promising a potential 50% cut in property taxes if passed.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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2 days ago

North Syracuse board hears $2.1M budget gap, approves ballot propositions and bus bond for May 19 vote District officials told the Board of Education they face a $2.1 million operating deficit, plan to use about $9.4 million in reserves, and approved placing ballot propositions — including a bus bond — on the May 19, 2026 ballot.

The North Syracuse Central School District is facing a staggering $2.1 million deficit, putting crucial programs at risk as they prepare for a budget vote on May 19, 2026.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 days ago

Committee considers adding 9-1-1 specialists to public-safety tax subtraction; retirement-age, IRS issues cited The committee heard on Senate Bill 148 to include 9-1-1 specialists in a public-safety subtraction modification; staff explained these workers tend to retire later than other public-safety personnel, and an IRS tax/plan-design issue could shape eligibility and fiscal impact.

Senate Bill 148 could reshape the retirement landscape for 9-1-1 specialists, raising crucial tax questions and eligibility concerns for public-safety pensions in Maryland.

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Drew Wolfendale - Fusion Party President

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3 days ago

Day 319 of posting the obvious: Housing prices must come DOWN.
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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

BOE seeks funds for IT modernization, reports increases in filings and staffing progress Executive Director Yvette Stowers told the board the agency is seeking one-time funding for IT modernization and implementation of SB293, and Deputy Director David Young and Jack McCool reported a surge in extension requests (about a 46% increase) likely linked to newly added VoIP state-assessed entities and staffing and training progress.

The Board of Equalization is pushing for crucial funding to modernize IT systems and tackle a significant surge in extension filings linked to new VoIP entities.

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

California assessors outline legislative priorities to Board of Equalization, urge Prop 19 fixes and caution on appeal deadlines San Francisco Assessor Joaquin Torres told the Board of Equalization the California Association of Assessors is tracking roughly 60 bills and supports fixes to Prop 19 heirs’ timing, disaster-rebuild protections, and targeted veterans' exemptions while opposing bills that impose unrealistic appeals deadlines or create complex new valuation regimes for solar and manufactured homes.

California assessors are pushing for crucial changes to Prop 19 while warning against unrealistic appeals deadlines that could hurt homeowners!

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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3 days ago

School committee urges city to consider phasing revaluation as budget and referendum deadlines approach Committee members raised concern that the municipal revaluation—due to be mailed to property owners—could hit voters before the school budget referendum, creating potentially large tax bill shifts; members asked the superintendent to research options and suggested sending a letter to the city council.

As the City of Lewiston prepares for a long-overdue property revaluation, school committee members warn of potential tax chaos just as voters face crucial budget decisions in May.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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3 days ago

Public commenters accuse Larimer County of failing to address alleged mortgage exploitation and urban-renewal abuses At the March 31 Larimer County administrative meeting, two public commenters alleged county failures: Eric Sutherland said local urban‑renewal/tax‑increment practices may violate constitutional limits and have diverted revenues, while Brett Lessman said the sheriff's office declined to treat an alleged mortgage/insurance exploitation as criminal and labeled aspects of the deputy's report 'fabricated.'

Larimer County faces serious allegations of tax exploitation and mishandled mortgage complaints, raising questions about accountability and transparency.

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Citizen Portal News California

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3 days ago

Mendocino county panel hears growerscalls to remove "true up" and weigh temporary tax cut Growers and industry advocates urged the Mendocino County General Government Committee to eliminate the annual "true up" minimum and consider a temporary deep reduction in the cannabis business tax; staff were asked to return with dollar figures and legal advice and the item was continued to April 22.

Mendocino County cultivators are rallying for urgent tax relief, urging officials to reconsider the burdensome cannabis "true up" minimum that threatens their livelihoods.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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3 days ago

Committee refers 10 bills — tax, alcohol, executive law and labor measures sent to committees At its March 24, 2026 meeting the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations considered 10 bills; most were referred to Finance, while measures altering alcohol law, executive law, and county law were referred to Local Government, Ethics or Labor as read into the record.

The New York State Senate Committee just tackled 10 crucial bills, from tax reforms to changes in alcohol laws—find out which measures made the cut!

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Citizen Portal News New York

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3 days ago

Senate finance committee advances bill to reinstate sales tax on gold bullion; sponsors cite hundreds of millions in foregone revenue Sponsors moved to restore sales tax on precious metal bullion, ending a 1989 exemption; fiscal staff estimated roughly $607 million in foregone revenue and members debated impacts on small collectors and cross‑border purchases before advancing the bill to the floor.

New York's Senate committee is taking a bold step to reinstate the sales tax on gold bullion, potentially reclaiming hundreds of millions in lost revenue, but what does this mean for small buyers and collectors?

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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3 days ago

Council debates how to phase revaluation impact as proposed budget would raise tax bills for many homeowners Administration estimated a 6.6% operating increase and showed sample tax‑bill comparisons under revaluation; councilors discussed phased implementation, potential cuts and protections for fixed‑income residents as revaluation-driven increases could be substantial for many households.

The proposed budget could lead to a staggering 6.6% tax increase for homeowners, prompting urgent discussions among councilors on how to ease the financial burden.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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3 days ago

Ohio County council hears options for wheel tax and local income-tax changes as state bills loom A presenter told the Ohio County Council that adopting the wheel tax with an excise surtax at maximum rates could generate roughly $350,000 for the county; members were urged to delay final budget adoption until legislative changes and DLGF credit posts clarify net revenue impacts, which the presenter estimated could reduce county property-tax revenue by about $75,000.

The Ohio County Council has a crucial decision ahead: adopting a wheel tax and excise surtax could bring in an extra $350,000, but pending state legislation may change everything.

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