Wolf says $1B tax bill will pass House vote in PA
Gov. Tom Wolf announces sufficient support to pass major tax legislation in the Republican controlled Pennsylvania House as a budget stalemate nears end. Key detail under debate is raising the personal income tax from 3.07 to 3.3 percent, while senators prefer a sales tax increase.
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Congress approves 2016 tax and spending package for Obama
Congress ends a chaotic year with bipartisan support approving a $1.14 trillion spending bill through next September and a $680 billion tax package extending many breaks. President Obama welcomes the package, planning to sign promptly as Speaker Ryan secures a broad GOP win.
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Lack of snow and cold a mixed blessing for local firms
Western Pennsylvania business owners say mild weather hurts winter revenue while watchdogs cite Old Farmer’s Almanac predictions as unreliable. Del’s Garage owner David Del Principe notes fewer tow calls and cash flow, hoping for a genuine winter in January or February despite forecasts.
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City council says it has been repeatedly smacked by officials
New Castle City Council members vented frustration over repeated setbacks. They cited the Act 47 coordinator’s denial to maintain the wage tax, the attorney general’s rejection of a Jameson Hospital and UPMC merger, and an unresolved collective bargaining dispute with firefighters. The council noted annual library funding of 67289 dollars from property taxes next year and criticized Festival of Trees removal from city support.
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