Pennsylvania Property Taxes Surge 36%

Seattle officials are facing growing outrage over the response to a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle Food Festival, as questions continue over why it took more than five hours for a comprehensive news conference to be held. On this edition of America’s Talking, we also examine rising property taxes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where a major tax increase and additional hikes from local school districts are putting pressure on property owners and landlords. Plus, New York is directing more than $32 million in federal taxpayer funding to nonprofit security grants, while Arizona and 20 other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace. From public safety and government accountability to property taxes, federal spending, health insurance and the growing burden on taxpayers, these are the stories impacting Americans across the country. In this episode: Seattle City Council members demand answers after the deadly Seattle Center shooting Questions over Mayor Katie Wilson's response and communication delays Former Seattle police chief Sean Barnes resigns amid the controversy Allegheny County property owners face major tax increases Pennsylvania landlords warn rising taxes could force them out of business New York directs more than $32 million in federal funds to nonprofit security 21 Democratic states challenge Trump administration health insurance changes How government policy, taxes and public spending could impact taxpayers Get more headlines from across America at The Center Square. Subscribe for more coverage of the policies, politics and economic decisions affecting you, the taxpayer. #Seattle, #SeattleNews, #PropertyTaxes, #Taxpayer, #Taxes, #Pennsylvania, #NewYork, #FederalSpending, #GovernmentSpending, #Healthcare, #AffordableCareAct, #SeattleShooting, #PublicSafety, #Politics, #Economy, #News, #TheStates, #TheCenterSquare,