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Six years ago, a young girl from Illinois and her mother disappeared. She was newly discovered in North Carolina as a teenager

Following her declared kidnapping by her unsupervised mother in Illinois, Kayla Unbehaun was the subject of a 6-year investigation by family members with the assistance of the public. She was located safely more than 600 miles away in North Carolina, where she is currently 15 years old, and was recently reconnected with her father in…

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Missouri Advances Tax Exemption Amendment

Missouri Advances Tax Exemption Amendment for Childcare Facilities to Alleviate Shortage

Missouri is set to vote on a constitutional amendment that would grant childcare establishments exemption from property taxes, following its certification for the November 5, 2024, ballot. Missouri moves forward with childcare facility tax exemption amendment The amendment received overwhelming support from the Missouri House of Representatives, passing with a 91-27 vote on May 12,…

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Property Tax Relief Programs

Property Tax Relief Programs Alleviate Financial Strain for Homeowners and Renters

The rising property tax bills in changing neighborhoods with rapidly increasing property values may cause long-time homeowners to face displacement or tax foreclosure. Property tax increases can also lead landlords to raise rents, potentially displacing older adults and households with limited means Property tax “circuit breaker” is a tool used in many jurisdictions to alleviate…

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SNAP Finance LLC

SNAP Finance LLC Agrees With $11.4 Million Settlement Over Misleading Advertisements in Pennsylvania

SNAP Finance LLC agreed with the $11.4 million settlement following misleading advertisements in Pennsylvania. SNAP Finance LLC Deceives Low-Income Families in Pennsylvania SNAP Finance LLC faced a lawsuit after deceiving several low-income families in Pennsylvania by disguising a 12-month agreement for rent-to-own purchases as “100-Day Cash Payoffs” in misleading advertisements. The victims of SNAP Finance…

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