House Debates Property Tax Cuts After Sales Tax Votes
The House rejected two plans to raise the state sales tax to fund deeper property tax cuts. Republican leaders argued for separate bills to raise the 6 percent sales tax by 1 or 0.5 points, but both failed as Republicans split with most Democrats. House Majority Leader Sam Smith said delay aimed to find a middle ground while the Senate had resisted tax increases. Erik commented that the House action mirrored the Senate proposal from December.
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Pennsylvania rebate plan expands property tax relief reach
A proposal broadens eligibility for property tax and rent rebates in Pennsylvania. Current participants could receive up to 500 dollars. expanded rules raise income limits to 35 000 and rebates to 650, with extra 50 percent boosts for qualifying homeowners in Philadelphia Scranton and Pittsburgh or those spending at least 15 percent of income on taxes. Funding shifts rely on surplus lottery funds for 2006 07 and slot revenue after 2008.
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Intruder Attacks Woman Inside New Castle Home
A woman on Pine Street was struck in the head by a bat wielding intruder around 9 30 p m Monday. She escaped to a neighbor and police investigated reports of a silver sedan and a driver and passenger fleeing the scene. The injured woman was taken to Jameson Hospital for treatment. Anyone with information can call (724) 656-9300.
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