Legislation

City Council Introduced Bill to Enhance Regulation of Charity Water Rates and Charges

City Council tightens regulations on "charity water" rates charged by Philly schools and churches, imposing penalties if labor laws are broken. Penalties include loss of benefits and could affect institutions that don't follow labor laws.

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City Steps Up Aid for Struggling Families as Bill Revises Debt Relief Rules for Low-Income Water Customers

City Council is set to help low-income Philadelphians with water bills, revising rules to forgive debt more quickly for those in the Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program. The revised provisions would affect customers participating in this program.

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City Contractors Must Pay Prevailing Wage When Working on Charity-Funded Water Projects in Philly

Low-income families living in Philly's water-shutoff zones could see faster repairs and upgrades to their homes under new city council proposal requiring contractors to pay workers a higher minimum wage. Local construction union members would benefit from the increased wages.

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