Deadly Massacre Unfolds at Texas Outlet Mall, Leaving Eight Dead and Many Injured

Deadly Massacre Unfolds

The incident was captured in panicked 911 calls made by shoppers, with operators directing callers to take cover and stay safe. A deadly shooting massacre occurred at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, resulting in eight deaths and several wounded victims Witnesses said a gunman dressed in tactical gear and armed with an AR-15-style weapon … Read more

Sacramento Offers Rebates for Energy- and Water-Efficient Home Upgrades

Sacramento Offers Rebates

The rebates range from $100 to $3,000 for single-family homes and are outlined on the city and SMUD websites. Residents of Sacramento can now receive rebates from the city and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for making energy- and water-efficient upgrades to their homes SMUD is offering a rebate for those who switch to an … Read more

Michigan Teen Foils Kidnapping Attempt Using Slingshot

Michigan Teen Foils Kidnapping

A brave teenager in Michigan successfully thwarted a kidnapping incident using a slingshot, according to Michigan State Police. Michigan teen uses slingshot to foil kidnapping attempt The incident occurred on Wednesday when an 8-year-old girl was playing in the backyard of her Alpena Township home and was suddenly grabbed by a man emerging from the … Read more

Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Five Injured, Including Teens, in Southwestern Arizona

Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Five Injured

Two people were killed and five others, including teenagers, were injured in a shooting incident that took place over the weekend in southwestern Arizona. The Yuma Police Department reported that the shooting occurred on Saturday night during a gathering in a residential area of Yuma The victims, aged between 15 and 20 years old, were … Read more

When to Start Collecting Social Security: A Crucial Question

Social Security

It keeps millions of older Americans out of poverty and provides a significant portion of income for most retirees. Social Security is a critical program that provides benefits to more than 60 million people in the United States According to the Social Security Administration, benefits represent about 30% of the income of the elderly, and … Read more

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Rejects Tax Cut Bill for 2023

Laura Kelly Rejects Tax Cut Bill

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that would have implemented more than 20 tax policies, including a tax credit for anti-abortion pregnancy centers and businesses, like health clubs, competing with public accommodations. Kansas governor vetoes tax cut bill including a tax credit for anti-abortion centers and health clubs Kelly said that Senate Bill … Read more

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Bill to Cut Top Income Tax Rate by One-Third

Nebraska Lawmakers Approve Bill

The measure would cut individual and corporate income taxes to 3.99% over six years and fast-track the full exemption of Social Security benefits. Lawmakers in Nebraska passed a bill aimed at reducing the state’s top income tax rate by almost one-third, on Thursday The legislation would also offer tax credits for low-income parents and childcare … Read more

Vermont Lawmakers Agree on Funding Boost for Child Care System

Vermont Lawmakers

The House conceded to the Senate’s proposal to finance the program with a payroll tax, instead of the corporate and personal income tax that House lawmakers favored. Vermont is set to receive an additional $120 million annually for its childcare system The income tax, according to the Senate, would have hit the pockets of Vermonters … Read more

New York Governor Outlines Bold Vision to Support Moms Beyond Mother’s Day

New York Governor Outlines Bold Vision to Support Moms

She outlined her vision to make New York more affordable and livable, including directly lending a hand to moms who need more help than ever before. New York’s Governor emphasized the importance of supporting mothers every day, not just on Mother’s Day The Governor addressed a significant cost burden for new moms, namely childcare, as … Read more

States Roll Out Direct Payment Programs to Aid Residents Amid Economic Uncertainty

States Roll Out Direct Payment Programs

Eligibility requirements differ among the states. Several states in the US have implemented direct payment programs for their residents in an effort to help them cope with inflation and economic uncertainty Alaska has started sending out payments worth $3,284 through its Permanent Fund Dividend, an annual payment based on a portion of the state’s oil … Read more