Revenue from Japan’s hometown tax system exceeds 1 trillion yen for the first time
Total donations to Japan’s Furusato Nozei Revenue from the domestic tax system rose above 1 trillion yen for the first time in fiscal 2023. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that the amount of donations to Japan’s Furusato…
Revenue from Japan’s hometown tax system exceeds 1 trillion yen for the first time
Total donations to Japan’s Furusato Nozei Revenue from the domestic tax system rose above 1 trillion yen for the first time in fiscal 2023. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that the amount of donations to Japan’s Furusato…
The proposed county budget provides for lower tax rates and significant salary increases
A 2025 budget for Wichita County proposed by District Judge Jim Johnson calls for a slight property tax cut and hefty pay raises for a number of elected officials and county employees. Johnson’s proposed all-fund budget is approximately $86.04 million,…
Wichita Falls City Council considers property tax increase on Tuesday
Wichita Falls City Council will consider raising property taxes to the maximum amount allowed by law at their meeting Tuesday. City Manager Darron Leiker’s original budget proposed a slight reduction in property taxes, but passionate outcry from members of the…
Pawhuska sales tax extension on August ballot
Voters in Pawhuska can vote on two questions related to the city’s sales tax on August 22, 23 and 27. The ballot questions ask whether the payment of a quarter-penny sales tax to fund an economic development program should continue…
Gastonia begins expansion of new greenway near National Guard Armory
Gastonia will soon begin construction on a greenway extension that will begin near Robinwood Road, head east near the National Guard Armory, circle around the Robinson Oaks building and end at Post Court. Construction on the greenway extension is expected…
Kennebunk makes progress on sale of historic 1820 home in need of renovation
KENNEBUNK, Maine – The town is close to selling its vacant house at 15 Portland Road. During a two-minute special meeting Monday, the Kennebunk Select Board voted 6-0-1 to authorize Town Manager Heather Balser to negotiate a purchase agreement for…
Tax reduction for Amazon is approved by the Council I&M talks about electricity demand
The St. Joseph County Council on Tuesday gave its final approval, by a vote of 7 to 2, to generous tax breaks for Amazon’s $11 billion data center near New Carlisle. And it raised public questions and answers for the…
Election workers wanted for the upcoming Tuscaloosa school tax referendum
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) – The City of Tuscaloosa is looking for poll workers for the school property tax referendum that will take place in late September. It requires training and there is money to be made. The election is set…
WF City councillors discuss tax increases in light of looming public safety crisis
Although the budget proposal includes a tax cut for Wichita Falls residents, City Council members began discussing possible tax increases Tuesday after Wichita Falls police officers passionately asked for higher salaries. City councillors met for a special session to discuss…
