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earned income tax increase for fire/EMS funding

Newlin Township is considering raising its local earned income tax from 0.5% to 0.6% to fund fire and EMS services. That’s a 20% hike in the local rate, and it would come straight out of workers’ paychecks. A public hearing Monday is the public’s chance to weigh in before it moves forward.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026

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Tax Reduction

Honey Brook Township is looking at cutting the local open-space income tax by a massive 80%, which would put some extra cash back in residents' pockets. If it passes, your next tax bill could actually look a little lighter.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026