Bills moving through the Florida Legislature would, among other things, redirect bed tax money to property tax breaks and ...

County officials argue they are “compelled” by the state to seize property in a way the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unlawful ...

For the second time in 2025, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has approved a severance agreement with a county medical ...

A new agreement between Polk County and the State Medical Examiner’s Office will save the county money, according to the Polk ...

In the latest twist in the effort to bring Illinois into compliance with a 2023 ruling by the court, eight counties allege ...

Pierce County property taxes support public safety, social services, and infrastructure, but the system faces challenges due to rising expenses and limited tax growth. Exemptions for seniors and ...

The Polk County School Board may ask voters to approve a property tax increase in November 2026. The tax would generate additional funding for education, including teacher pay raises. The school ...

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While a majority of states charge income tax and property tax, a handful don't levy sales tax. In some cases, local jurisdictions are allowed to implement their own sales tax. In others ...

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