The Pennsylvania Municipal League and Pennsylvania Economy League have published a new study that they say demonstrate how the current local taxation structure developed in 1965 does not meet today’s municipal revenue needs.

This not a new request – municipalities have been lobbying for new sources of revenue for years. But so far the only municipalities that have been given approval to use other sources are those in financial distress.

Municipalities would like to explore earned income taxes or a tax or alcoholic drinks.

Joining us on Tuesday’s Smart Talk was John Brenner, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Municipal League and former mayor of York.

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