HEATED HEARING: Rideshare tax proposal sparks tense debate over school funding

A proposed $1 rideshare tax tied to Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget plan ignited one of the most heated City Council clashes of the year, as officials argued over how to address the school district's financial crisis without burdening residents.

The administration says the tax would serve as a critical funding stream for Philadelphia schools, which face a $1 billion deficit.
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