Growing up in the 1960s Miami, the author witnessed an idyllic era now threatened by Florida‘s exponential growth. In retirement, they passionately advocate for a cleaner, safer state amidst concerns of water pollution, traffic, and housing shortages. Recent news of Governor Ron DeSantis‘s change of heart on energy-saving rebates sparks hope for positive environmental change….
In a renewed effort, Idaho Republican lawmakers introduce a proposal to enable schoolchildren in the state to use public funds for education expenses outside the public school system. Following last year’s unsuccessful attempt to implement education savings accounts, the new proposal suggests a tax rebate system. Amidst a gathering of parents and students advocating for…
In the previous three years, almost every U.S. state has reduced broad-based taxes, according to an Associated Press piece titled ‘State tax lowering trend faces challenges from dwindling revenues and tighter budgets’ Income, sales, property, and gas taxes were reduced permanently, rebated, or suspended. Minnesota’s Recent Tax Changes: A Closer Look at Welfare Spending and…
Nevada kids will get permanent food aid through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program this summer. Nevada Families to Receive $40 Monthly for Summer Food Assistance in Federal Program Families will get $40 per qualifying child each summer month for buying food at recognized outlets like grocery stores and farmers markets from the Nevada…
Walmart will launch fast-food-style poke restaurants in ten California stores. This collaboration involves Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar and Walmart under a Master Lease Agreement. The Hawaiian restaurant, with locations in Hawaii, California, Utah, and Texas with signed locations in Arizona and Nevada, will open ten California outlets at Walmart during the next five months. Uncle…
Kroger, the prominent grocery shop, is being criticized for high costs, with some customers threatening to move places. X, formerly Twitter, has been abuzz with concerns about self-checkout and pricey medicines. One client compared the price of a box of Woodbridge Chardonnay at a local liquor store near their home to Kroger, the nation’s largest…
Lottery enthusiasts, especially those in Arizona, are urged to check their tickets immediately as an unclaimed Mega Millions prize of a whopping $1 million hangs in the balance. The drawing, which took place on January 3, has left one fortunate individual unaware of their newfound riches. The clock is ticking, and the winner must track…
A Maryland woman from the Salisbury area received an unexpected $100,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket she received as a holiday gift. Initially thinking it was a prank, the winner, who usually doesn’t participate in lotteries, scratched off the $10 Ultimate Cash ticket on Christmas Day, revealing the top prize. The ticket, sold at…
Concerns about excluding cash-paying customers as Florida businesses implement cashless payment methods rise. Florida Considers Legislation to Ensure Cash Acceptance Amid Growing Cashless Trend The Arts Garage visual and performing arts venue in Delray Beach has gone cashless for tickets, drinks, and snacks, which may bother non-technical customers. A cashless society has raised concerns about…
As tax season approaches, a viral social media reminder has brought attention to an often overlooked aspect of tax reporting – the obligation to declare income derived from stolen property and illegal activities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explicitly requires individuals to report such gains on their income tax returns, reinforcing a century-old legal precedent…