Freeze Penang Land Tax, Water Tariff Hikes for 1 Year, Says Guan Eng
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Lim Guan Eng said the impact of the increase on ordinary people and businesses would be far greater than the additional revenue that would be generated. (Facebook photo) GEORGE TOWN: Lim Guan Eng has urged the Penang government to postpone the land tax increase and water tariff increase for at least a year to avoid adding to the people's financial burden at a time when the economic situation is still uncertain. The former chief minister said the…
AASD Approves Tax Hike
The Altoona Area School Board voted 6-3 last night to approve a preliminary 2026-27 budget featuring a 3% tax increase, raising the millage rate to 7.3003. This decision leaves the district with a projected $5.8 million deficit as officials wait on finalized state funding. The board also awarded a $540,000 contract for a proactive boiler replacement at the junior high school. The Altoona Area School District’s preliminary budget is now availa…
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