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Philadelphia real estate developers argue a 20-year tax abatement would boost city revenues
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Houston keeps federal Harvey flood money for another year as bond projects fall behind
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Houston has a trash problem. Will a new fee fix it?
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Taxpayers call on Houston government to cut spending, debt and taxes
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (377+ words) The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the Houston government to rein in spending, stop borrowing and cut the sales tax further. These are the key recommendations in the CTF’s pre-budget submission for Nova Scotia. “Government spending in Nova Scotia…...
Houston will withdraw bid for $150M DOJ grant as ICE concerns grew
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (782+ words) Mayor John Whitmire speaks to the media about the city’s immigration policies after reports that at least two officers violated policy by transporting people direct to ICE agents in March 2026. Mayor John Whitmire’s administration will withdraw a $150 million grant application…...
Houston Proposition A: What voters need to know
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (54+ words) KHOU Houston Proposition A: What voters need to know To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need the KHOU 11 app. Download the KHOU 11 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This…...
City of Houston says they have not changed heavy trash collection system
1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) HOUSTON – Houston Public Works has responded to questions from KPRC 2 about whether the system for heavy trash collection is being changed. KPRC 2’s questions comes after individuals posted comments online speculating about possible changes in the way the city collects…...
Houston City Council member proposes requiring companies to offer better pay to get tax relief
1+ week, 3+ day ago (272+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston City Council members are expected to vote on amendments to the city's property tax abatement rules. Council Member Alejandra Salinas's proposed changes focus on pay and benefits for workers in the Houston community. Salinas said the…...
Houston may require companies who want city tax breaks to guarantee higher wages, benefits
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1135+ words) Companies hoping to receive tax breaks in Houston may soon be required to meet more stringent guidelines, including giving their workers higher wages and benefits. The overhaul of the city's property tax abatement rules comes as City Council has greenlit…...