HARRISBURG, Pa. — A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania House is drawing mixed reactions across the region. The legislation would eliminate school property taxes but raise sales and income taxes to make up for the lost revenue.

Opponents argue the plan unfairly shifts the burden onto working families and seniors.

“First it pretends to provide property tax relief, but in reality, it’s a tax shift. It jacks up sales and income taxes that hit seniors and working families hardest. You know that’s not relief, that’s a raid,” one critic said.

Rick Galena, director of the Citizens for Carlisle Schools organization, said the measure would cut $15 million from Carlisle public schools each year. Statewide, he estimates public schools would lose $4 billion in funding.

Galena said he has reached out

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