Taxpayers are warned to double-check mail to avoid fraudsters posing as IRS in an unclaimed refund scam. IRS Advises Taxpayers to Double-Check Mail to Avoid Being Victim of Unclaimed Refund Scam The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advised taxpayers to double-check the mail they receive to avoid being a victim of an unclaimed refund scam, as…
The Texas sales tax revenue hit $3.92 billion, 6.8% higher than in June last year. Texas Sales Tax Revenue Hits $3.92 Billion This June Following Higher Major Taxes Collected Than Last Year The Texas sales tax revenue hit $3.92 billion this June, which was reportedly 6.8% higher than the Texas sales tax revenue in June…
Evers, a Democrat, employed creative tactics in this Republican tax cut, which marked the third budget passed by a Republican Legislature that he has approved. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a two-year spending plan, despite facing criticism from Republicans for gutting a Republican tax cut and utilizing his partial veto powers to boost school funding…
Governor Newsom approved Assembly Bill (AB) 205 on June 30, 2022, tasking the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) with implementing the new electricity rates structure by July 1, 2024. California residents can expect changes in their electricity rates as new legislation aims to shift the payment structure from a standard across-the-board system to one based…
This report presents over 100 policy recommendations, some of which are deemed reasonable, while others have raised eyebrows due to their perceived absurdity. The California Reparations Task Force, despite the state never having legalized slavery, has recently published its extensive 1,100-page final report One noteworthy aspect of the report is the absence of a specific…
In a bid to protect seniors and individuals with disabilities from the escalating effects of climate change, Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Maxwell Frost unveiled a new bill on Wednesday The New Bill, known as the Survival Aid for Emergencies (SAFE) Through Medicare Act, seeks to compel Medicare to fully cover the expenses of “home…
These cuts come at a time when immunization rates among children are declining, partly due to the influence of anti-vaccine rhetoric. Childhood vaccination programs in state health departments are facing budget cuts from the federal government The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed states of the funding reductions through an email dated June…
Previously, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro had backed a $100 million voucher program in the state budget, with the support of Senate Republicans. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, has withdrawn his support for school choice initiatives due to opposition from fellow Democrats and teachers’ unions However, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro announced on Wednesday that Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro…
California’s Middle-Class Scholarship program has been expanded by $227 million, making it a $859 million initiative and solidifying California‘s reputation as one of the most affordable states for college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The program aims to provide financial aid to college students from higher-income families It has faced criticism from advocacy groups who…
As the fall approaches and repayment plans resume for student loan forgiveness in Ohio, consumer groups are warning of an increased risk of falling victim to student loan forgiveness scams. This threat arises following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness relief plan, which scammers may view as an…