Author: Roselyn Sarita
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New Bill Offers Income Tax Deduction for Volunteer Firefighters and First Aid/Rescue Squad Members
The State Assembly has recently approved a bill presented by Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove and Assemblyman Brian Rumpf. Aiming to provide a $2,000 income tax deduction for volunteer firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members who meet specific criteria related to their work hours and training involvement The bill’s primary objective, identified as A757, is…
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North Wildwood Defies State Officials and Continues Bulldozing Sand Despite Fines and Legal Dispute
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has accused North Wildwood of carrying out unauthorized repairs to its eroding dunes on June 5, in violation of a court order and without state approval. North Wildwood continues to defy state environmental officials by bulldozing sand on its beach to combat erosion, even after facing fines…
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Fraud Investigations: Texas Prosecutors Pursue PPP Fraud Cases in Latest Crackdown
Recently, charges were filed against 14 individuals implicated in a massive $53 million PPP fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors in Texas continue their pursuit of business owners involved in fraud investigations related to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) This fraud investigation adds to the mounting number of investigations targeting those who exploited the federal government’s pandemic…
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IRS Refund Status: Time Running Out to Claim Thousands of Dollars
Approximately 1.5 million individuals are owed refunds for the 2019 tax year, and the deadline to file for these refunds is July 17. The IRS refund status has issued a warning to taxpayers, stating that they may be entitled to receive substantial refunds of hundreds or even thousands of dollars IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel emphasized…
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Body of Missing 2-Year-Old Girl Found Near Detroit Airport in Suspected Kidnapping Case
The girl, Wynter Cole Smith, had gone missing following a suspected kidnapping, which took place after her mother was allegedly stabbed and assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. The search for a missing 2-year-old girl at Detroit airport has tragically come to an end after law enforcement officials discovered her lifeless body Lansing Police Chief Ellery Sosebee…
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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Six People in Southern California
The twin-engine 1979 Cessna Citation 550 business jet had departed from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and was attempting to land when its plane crashed around 4:15 a.m. local time. A plane crash occurred early Saturday morning near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, Southern California, resulting in the loss of all six…
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DPSCD: $94.4 Million Settlement Finally Arrives for Detroit Public Schools
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer pledged the funds to address the allegations that the state had failed to provide Detroit schoolchildren with basic education, specifically in reading instruction. The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is set to receive $94.4 million as part of a settlement reached in a 2016 lawsuit The Democratic-controlled Legislature recently passed…
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Landmark Union Agreement Brings 20% Pay Increase for California Child Care Providers, Signals Progress in the Industry
More than 40,000 providers, largely comprised of immigrant women of color, will benefit from an average pay raise of 20%. California child care providers who cater to the children of low-income workers are set to receive a significant pay increase under a tentative union agreement with the state This California child care is being hailed…
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Black Farmers Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance Program
The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, is now accepting applications, as announced by the USDA. The Biden-Harris administration has launched a relief initiative worth $2.2 billion to support Black farmers and those who have faced discrimination in federal government lending programs The program aims to provide financial aid to Black…
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Report Reveals Majority of House Members Delay Filing Personal Finances, Highlighting Ethics Concerns
Nearly 60% of House members in the United States have delayed filing their personal finance documents this year. The US. Federal law requires members of the House and Senate to submit details of their personal finances by May 15 each year However, the majority of House members failed to meet this deadline. Accountable.US, a group…