Mayor will eliminate amusement tax on arts

Post Gazette: "Mr. Ravenstahl announced at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 'Work of Art' awards last week that he will cut the current 1.25 percent tax on arts organizations from Pittsburgh's 2008 operating budget, due for release in September. The tax will remain at 5 percent on for-profit sports and concert tickets, where it generates more than $9 million annually for the city."