2026 Initial Budget Draft Version 1.0
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The City of Hazleton presented its 2026 Initial Budget Draft on October 28, 2025, projecting total real estate tax revenues of $10.3 million and special taxes of $4.6 million, representing an increase in real estate taxes compared to the 2025 budget. The budget includes revenue from multiple sources including earned income tax ($3.3 million), real estate transfer tax ($425,000), local service tax ($375,000), payroll prep tax ($500,000 with a $300,000 holdback for potential Amazon overpayment return), and building permits ($1.15 million). This is the first draft version submitted to council for initial review and potential amendments.
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Pennsylvania's Governor presented the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, building on investments made over the previous two years in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, public safety, and economic development. The proposed budget continues bipartisan funding for public schools, mental health supports, pre-K and early intervention programs, and higher education through the Blueprint for Higher Education initiative, while advancing workforce development and economic competitiveness strategies. The Governor highlighted prior achievements including the largest senior property tax cut in two decades, increased school breakfast participation, infrastructure improvements, and business growth, positioning the budget as a continuation of those priorities.
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