Legislation

City Officials Gain Power to Negotiate Lucrative Billboard Deals at Philly International Airport

Airport Expansion Plans Stall as City Council Delays Vote on Land Acquisition Bill

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City Treasurer to Sign New Deal with Citizens Bank for Payroll Services Under 2-Year Pact

Tighter Controls on Philly's Gun Sales Hinge on Council Approval, But Foes Say Measure is "Overreach" A proposed law would require gun buyers to store unloaded firearms in locked containers, a move opponents claim will only drive sales underground and harm legitimate businesses.

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City Treasurer Authorized to Enter Agreement with Citizens Bank for Payroll Banking Services

Philadelphia's thousands of municipal workers will soon be able to manage their paychecks through online banking thanks to a new partnership between the city and Citizens Bank, cutting down on paper checks and trips to the bank.

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Council Extends Emergency Powers for PGW to Secure Urgent Natural Gas Supplies

This bill extends a program that allows the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to quickly enter into contracts for gas supply, storage, distribution, transportation, and transmission on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, with some approval from City Council.

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City Officials Clear Path for New Family Court Center on 15th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia's family court system is on the move: a proposed new courthouse at 15th and Arch Streets will expand space for child welfare services and juvenile justice proceedings.

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City Treasurer Clears Path for Partnership with Wachovia Bank on Payroll Banking Services Deal

Philadelphia's workers could see their paychecks deposited directly into bank accounts under a new deal between the city and Wachovia Bank, but critics argue it's a secret plan that should be aired out in public.

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Philadelphia Law Repeals Minority Business Goals, Replaces with Broader Disadvantaged Enterprise Standards

Philly's Small Business Loans Get a Boost: Council Passes Bill Expanding Eligibility Criteria, Adding Thousands of Local Entrepreneurs to the Mix. The measure aims to inject more capital into struggling neighborhoods by relaxing requirements for small business owners seeking city loans.

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