Sales tax

Six Texas cities sued the state comptroller over a rule that altered where sales taxes would be collected on certain online purchases.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority's half-cent sales tax increase will back up to $500 million of revenue bonds.

Tourism Development Tax, sales tax, and Professional Sports Facilities tax and revenue refunding bonds were upgraded, impacting $628 million of debt.

Moody's also upgraded other Florida locality bonds recently as a result of a revised cities and counties rating methodology.

Research shows that financing sport facilities with public debt often doesn't pay off, the Tax Foundation says.

The city council unanimously passed a deal that could lead to the issuance of up to $900 million of bonds and a sales tax hike to pay off the debt.

The commission also made changes to planned Louisiana State gas and fuel tax bonds of up to $1 billion

"That's great news, and it reflects the outstanding work and commitment of our city council and my administration to keep Tampa on rock-solid financial footing," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

After getting positive outlooks from three rating agencies since 2023, Oklahoma received its first upgrade.

South Dakota voters will have the opportunity to end the state tax on groceries this November.