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Business Leaders, Mayor Clash Over Taxes in Philadelphia

By Melanie Brooks | Jan 10, 2006

Jan. 18, 2006 --Despite protest from local businesses, Philadelphia Mayor John Street has pledged to veto new legislation designed to refo... Read story

Business Leaders, Mayor Clash Over Taxes in Philadelphia

By Melanie Brooks

Mayor John Street is expected to block reform of the city's business-privilege tax, which critics say unfairly targets small businesses. Read story

Budget Surplus

When a governmental entity has revenues from taxes, fees, and other impositions which exceed its budgeted outlays, it is said to have a budget surplus. Wh... Read story