Tis the Season for Some Tax Hikes

As predicted:
Westmoreland County Officials expect 4-mill tax hike
Midland tax rate will rise 8% in '05
Ellwood City proposes 55% tax increase
Beaver County row offices must lay off 18 workers
Pittsburgh must take loan to pay bills
The $10 occupational privilege tax goes to $52
Rendell says, Property-tax cuts will be delayed.
PA drivers will pay another 3.8 cents per gallon in state gas taxes beginning Jan. 1

Merry Christmas!