sales tax increase
Coverage of sales tax increase in the Nexus archive.
- Norfolk council to take up referendum for increased sales tax for school renovations, construction
Norfolk council may hold a referendum for a 1% sales tax increase dedicated to school renovations and construction, following a 2026 Virginia General Assembly law allowing such measures.
- Orange County cities are finalizing the November ballot. Here are some of the key items
Orange County cities are finalizing November ballot measures, including Santa Ana's potential permanent sales tax, Costa Mesa's business tax increase, Irvine's ranked-choice voting proposal, and Orange's city charter and sales tax initiatives.
- RPS teacher wants HVAC fixes prioritized, should voters approve 1% sales tax increase
A Richmond Public School teacher and union leader is advocating for prioritizing repairs to aging HVAC systems in schools, contingent on voters approving a 1% sales tax increase.
- Richmond voters to decide on 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction projects
Richmond voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% school sales tax increase to fund renovating and rebuilding the city’s aging public schools. The Richmond City Council unanimously voted to place the measure on the ballot.
- 1% sales tax increase could fund construction, renovations at dozens of Central Virginia schools
A proposed 1% sales tax increase is on the November ballot in Central Virginia to fund school construction and renovations.
- Fairfax Co. schools are renovated once every 4 decades. Could a sales tax hike change that?
Fairfax County’s school board proposes a sales tax increase to accelerate school renovations, citing a $400 million deferred maintenance backlog and aging infrastructure. However, the county’s Board of Supervisors has delayed action, citing economic concerns and the need for public input.
- Evergreen Fire Rescue asks voters to approve sales tax amid funding crisis
Evergreen Fire Rescue is requesting voter approval for a 0.89% sales tax increase to address funding shortages caused by rising costs, increased call volume, and outdated infrastructure. Fire Chief Mike Weege highlighted that emergency vehicle and equipment costs have surged, staffing is at 50%, and property tax revenue is constrained by state legislation.
- Mecklenburg County sales tax increase takes effect next week
Mecklenburg County's sales tax will increase from 7.25% to 8.25% next week, impacting items like clothes, electronics, prepared food, and alcohol. Prescription drugs, gas, and most groceries will remain unaffected by the change.
- New transit law takes effect as CTA, Metra, Pace enter new era
A new transit law, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, has taken effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The law includes a quarter-percent sales tax increase to fund $200 million in 2026 and over $500 million in 2027 for CTA, Metra, and Pace, enhancing bus and rail service. NITA will now oversee fares, coordinate regional transit, and explore a unified police force.