Local Economics

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Aurora Votes 7–5 to Keep 1% Grocery Tax Ahead of Statewide Repeal

City leaders say the levy preserves $4.5 million to help close a projected $29.7 million 2026 budget gap.

Arlington Heights Approves 5% Streaming Tax, Retains 1% Grocery Levy to Fund Fifth Ambulance

Austin Council Approves $6.3B Budget, Sets 5-Cent Tax Rate Election

Harris County Leaders Clash Over Scale and Fix for 2026 Budget Gap

Austin Council Weighs November Tax Rate Election After Committee Endorsement

Novato Municipal Employees Strike Enters Second Day Over Measure M Commitments

Ohio Launches Record Two-Week Sales Tax Holiday

Tinley Park Proposes Site as Orland Township Ends DMV Lease

Delhi Elevates Traders Welfare Board to Statutory Status

Senate Poised to Consider Bipartisan ZIP Code Bills Over USPS Objections

Parish Councils Enact Over 300% Tax Hikes Following Cuts to Local Services

Tübingen Proposes Retroactive Tax Hikes to Bridge €7.6 Million Budget Shortfall

San Diego Council Overrides Gloria Vetoes to Partially Restore Community Services

UK Proposes Overhaul of Council Tax Billing and Debt Recovery

Smaller German Municipalities Lag Behind on Required Heat Plans

Oakland Council Approves $4.36 Billion Budget to Close $425 Million Gap

San Francisco to Charge for Curbside Parking in Golden Gate Park

Topeka Council Approves $291K to Cover Hotel Topeka Deficits as Spending Tops $11.5M

Jammu and Kashmir LG Visits Lal Chowk, Orders Civic Upgrades

Salcombe’s New Parking Fees Stir Concerns Over Tourism and Local Costs