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City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers might need a little cooling-off period. After City Council spent much of last year debating whether to approve legislation for a controversial new Sixers arena in Center City,

Yahoo · 10h

Philly Soda Tax: City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

Philadelphia's City Council is reviewing the city's so-called "Soda Tax" eight years after the 1.5 cents per ounce tax on sugary drinks was instituted.

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Philly's City Council starts new session with focus on 76 arena, soda tax

In Philadelphia’s City Hall, Council is starting a new session. Among their top priorities for this year are a new 76ers arena proposal and the soda tax. With the Sixers now planning to stay in South Philly,

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Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

Edinburgh becomes 1st 'tourist tax' city

BBC on MSN · 15h

Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland

Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

Edinburgh Live on MSN · 15h

Edinburgh City Council becomes first in Scotland to introduce tourist tax

Councillors agreed to delay the introduction of the new charge until October to give the industry time to prepare

PA Media on MSN · 16h

Edinburgh council agrees Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Scotland’s first-ever visitor levy has been approved by councillors in Edinburgh. Members of Edinburgh city council agreed the plans, which will bring in the charge on those staying in overnight accommodation throughout the area.

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St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali resigning; cites health issues

St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali, of Ward 4, has announced she will step down next month. In a Facebook post ...

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Names drawn to determine how city council candidates will appear on ballot

Friday, the Colorado Springs City Clerk drew names out of a jar to determine the order that city council candidates will ...

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Future development left unknown after North Platte City Council meeting

Three years ago, a decisive vote by the North Platte City Council resulted in the approval of an Enhanced Employment Area ...

City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole

New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It ...

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Carrollton City Council Unveils 2025 Sustainability Plan to Foster Eco-friendly and Economic Growth

Carrollton City Council endorses the 2025 Sustainability Plan to enhance the city's environmental and economic sustainability ...

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Killeen City Council votes to bring in consultant for guidance on naming rights of city complexes

The process is similar to what we recently saw when the Bell County Expo Center was renamed to the Cadence Bank Center.

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Phoenix City Council approves controversial 4-story apartments. Neighbors are not happy

Several neighbors are against the development’s plans and wanted a three-story building with fewer apartments.

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Coon Rapids City Council Advances Public Safety, Equity, and Infrastructure Projects Ahead of Annual Snowflake Days Festival

Coon Rapids City Council swears in new police officers and advances local infrastructure and sustainability projects.

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Olympia city council member announces plan to retire after 14 years in the position

Olympia City Council member Jim Cooper told The Olympian Friday that he’s not planning to run for re-election to Position 7 ...

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City council keeps eyes on Legislature

The Minot City Council held a special meeting on Friday to review the current status of a number of bills being considered by ...

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Cline appointed to Cave City Council in 3-2 vote

CAVE CITY, Ky. (WBKO) – In a narrow 3-2 vote Thursday evening, the Cave City City Council appointed Leticia Cline to fill a ...

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Longview City Council approves Longview Police collaboration, discusses recreation center fees

Longview City Council approves a collaboration between Kilgore College and Longview Police to expand their Basic Peace ...

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