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City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

Boston City Council to debate mayor’s tax shift bill Monday

Taxes will be top of mind for the Boston City Council on Monday, when it plans to hash out the mayor’s latest home rule petition, as part of her yearlong push to shift more of the city’s tax burden onto businesses to provide relief to homeowners.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 2d

Would Philly lawmakers repeal the soda tax? Council is going to take a look. | City Council roundup

During its first meeting of the year Thursday, City Council approved legislation to hold hearings on the city’s sweetened beverage tax, a signature achievement of former Mayor Jim Kenney's.

Yahoo · 2d

Philly Soda Tax: City Council debating years old tax on sugary drinks

Philadelphia's City Council is reviewing the city's so-called "Soda Tax" eight years after the 1.5 cents per ounce tax on sugary drinks was instituted.

WHYY · 3d

Philly soda tax to go under review in City Council hearing

Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 2d

After the Sixers arena debacle, Philly City Council is back and ready to work on anything else

Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers might need a little cooling-off period. After City Council spent much of last year debating whether to approve legislation for a controversial new Sixers arena in Center City,

Congo rebels close in on eastern city of Goma

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Rebels enter centre of Congo's Goma after claiming capture of city

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -Congolese M23 rebels entered the centre of the eastern city of Goma on Monday, two witnesses said, hours after they claimed to have seized the city despite the United Nations Security Council demanding an end to the offensive.

Bloomberg L.P. · 14h

Rwanda-Aligned Rebels Close in on Key City in Congo, UN Says

Rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo are closing in on a key city in the mineral-rich region aided by neighboring Rwanda’s army, the head of a peacekeeping mission told United Nations Security Council members during an emergency meeting on Sunday.

BBC · 9h

Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

Explosions and gunshots were heard in city - home to more than a million people - late on Sunday evening, according to local media reports. A spokesman for rebel group has told the Reuters news agency its forces will seize control of Goma at 03:00 local time (01:00 GMT).

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Aurora City Council to vote on law changing how city handles unauthorized encampments

The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a proposal that would change the way the city handles unauthorized encampments.

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Camping World and residents react to city council vote on giant flag in Greenville

Foskey says Camping World’s across the nation are known for their giant flags, but the Greenville location received backlash ...

Huntsville city council emphasizes importance of schools in newly annexed land

Huntsville city council members say the plan will be more effective if a high school is built there.

City Council Takes Aim at Adams and Ally by Closing Lobbying Loophole

New York’s City Council passed a bill to limit top city officials from lobbying city agencies after leaving government. It ...

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Parkersburg City Council to vote on meeting time, rule changes

Members of Parkersburg City Council are expected to vote Tuesday on changing the starting time of their meetings and altering ...

Phoenix City Council approves controversial 4-story apartments. Neighbors are not happy

Several neighbors are against the development’s plans and wanted a three-story building with fewer apartments.

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St. Paul City Council president Mitra Jalali to resign

St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali announced her resignation to prioritize her health, effective after the Feb. 5 ...

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St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali resigning; cites health issues

ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali, of Ward 4, has announced she will step down next month. In a ...

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Airport rehab project, grant to aid homelessness on Sioux City City Council agenda

The North Apron is funded through Iowa DOT AIP grants and GO bonds, the South Apron is covered by FAA AIP grants and GO bonds ...

City Council candidate's police ride-along ends with call where SAPD officers were shot

San Antonio District 1 City council candidate Patty Gibbons said the police ride-along that placed her at active shooter ...

Del Mar to consider retail pet ordinance after city staff declined to certify petition

City Council members left open the possibility of pursuing an ordinance to more strictly regulate retail animal sales during ...

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