· as philly city council returns, here’s what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements affordable housing will remain a top issue in 2026 as lawmakers aim to help renters and expand supply amid an ongoing crisis. What challenges does philadelphia face in a new era? Meanwhile, the philadelphia city council passed roughly 240 bills — around 35 of which are still awaiting the mayors signature. Much of philadelphia ’s population growth before then came from immigrants, who accounted for 15. 1% of residents in 2023, up from 9% in 2000. The mayor and city council need to act. · on june 12, philadelphia city council approved a budget for fiscal year 2026 (fy26) that aims to provide relief to residents and businesses. How will the government shutdown impact philadelphia? · since 2020, when the city’s population briefly surpassed 1. 6 million, the number of residents has declined by 1. 9%. · philadelphia city council approved budget legislation thursday, moving mayor cherelle parker’s $6. 82 billion spending plan and several priorities across the finish line. · a bold business tax overhaul could lift thousands out of poverty in philadelphia. Whats new in philadelphias fiscal year 2026 budget? The rates on business income and receipts, and wage tax are decreasing in fy26, with further reductions through fy30. · by the numbers: · with a government shutdown underway, heres a breakdown of how it could impact philly -area residents and businesses. Pennsylvania lawmakers passed roughly 65 bills last year, ranking 2025 among their least productive years over the last decade in terms of bills passed. What happened to philadelphias population in 2023?

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