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Mississippi had the highest state sales tax on groceries and the second lowest tax on gasoline before House Bill 1 passed.
The Homewood Village Board approved a 1% grocery tax to replace expiring state tax; Hazel Crest considering similar action.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his aides argued in favor of a grocery tax during a city committee meeting to replace a ...
Divided Alton City Council opts to retain 1% grocery tax ...
Alton City Council divided over grocery tax vote, faces final decision Wednesday ...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top finance leaders urged aldermen to implement the tax soon during a Tuesday meeting of the City ...
State lawmakers last year approved ending the statewide 1 percent grocery tax in 2026. Municipalities now have the power to levy the tax on an individual basis.
City Budget Director Annette Guzman said the City Council "must reaffirm the grocery tax before the state’s deadline of Oct.
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Jacksonville grocery tax stays, grant policy changed
City Council has passed an ordinance that keeps a 1% grocery tax in place after the current state budget eliminated the ...