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Property Tax Elimination Vote Expected Monday, Watch Live Stream Here: Patch PM

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Property Tax Elimination Vote Expected Monday, Watch Live Stream Here

A vote on eliminating property taxes in Pennsylvania is scheduled Monday in Harrisburg. Jennifer Kocher, Communications Director for Senate Majority Leader Sen. Jake Corman, confirmed to Patch at noon that a vote was scheduled “at this point.” The Senate was scheduled to convene at 1 p.m.

The Taxpayer Relief Act would completely eliminate $14 billion in school property taxes. The revenue would be replaced with higher state sales and income taxes.

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Man Named Jesus Prays For $70M

  • A man known as Philly Jesus has launched a $70 million online fundraising campaign in an effort to take his message worldwide.

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