Legislation

Council Proposes Steep Fines for Litterbugs and Refuse Offenders Under New City Law

Small Business Owners May Face Big Fines: Proposed Law Would Raise Penalties for Commercial Littering from $500 to as much as $2,000, Putting Stricter Regulations on Large Companies and Restaurants.

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Philadelphia Council Ups Littering Fines, Adds New Penalties for Trash Dumping

Small Business Owners Blast Council Proposal to Raise Minimum Wage to $15/Hour, Saying Higher Labor Costs Will Devastate Local Economy and Force Closures A proposal to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour is sparking controversy among small business owners who claim it will lead to job cuts and bankruptcies.

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City Council Votes to Exempt Duplex Dwellings from Annual Sanitation Fee Hike

Councilmember Sanchez's bill to exempt duplex dwellings from the annual $300 sanitation fee has passed. The change affects properties with two units, sparing them from a cost that still applies to other homes.

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Philadelphia City Council Passes Law Regulating Dumpster Use and Maintenance

This bill updates Philadelphia's laws and regulations for dumpsters, including who can use them, how to maintain them, and penalties for non-compliance.

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