Proposition HH, a response to rising property values causing surges in property taxes, introduces a 10-year tax relief strategy backed by Governor Jared Polis and Democratic state legislators. Coloradans are gearing up for a crucial decision as two ballot measures, set to appear this November, focus on the state’s property tax plan and related fiscal…
The Commerce Ministry last Thursday said it is concerned about the signing of an executive order in Washington that blocks investing in the US from some Chinese businesses. The restrictions on investing in the US are expected to take effect in 2024 US President Joe Biden signed the executive order last Wednesday to limit…
The decision was passed with an 8-0 majority during a council meeting on August 9th. Aspinwall business owners are facing an increase in the business privilege tax as the borough grapples with rising expenses The business privilege tax, which previously stood at $100, will now be set at $500, marking a substantial shift. Heth Turnquist,…
A $17.5 billion Victim Relief Fund was administered to 200 million defrauded CFPB consumers following their financial protection law violations. 200 Million Defrauded Consumers Receive $17.5 Billion Victim Relief Fund of CFPB Following Financial Protection Law Violations Millions of consumers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) affected by financial protection law violations received $17.5…
The surge in severe thunderstorms, propelled by climate change, has led to an unprecedented level of economic damage in a condensed timeframe. Swiss Re Group reports an extraordinary financial toll of $34 billion in insured losses due to damage from storms in the U.S. during the first half of this year Convective storms, which encompass…
A personal data breach at NextGen leaked almost 2,000 data of Lurie Children’s Hospital patients, leading to the company providing free consultation services to affected patients. Personal Data Breach at NextGen Leaks Electronically Stored Data of Almost 2,000 Lurie Children’s Hospital Patients The personal data breach at NextGen reportedly leaked almost 2,000 electronically stored data…
The situation has prompted discussions about the need for a new approach to handle the growing risks posed by climate change-induced catastrophes. Residents in hurricane-prone areas, including Louisiana, are grappling with skyrocketing home insurance rates, leading to concerns about their ability to afford essentials like food insurance In Louisiana’s Pontchartrain Park, a neighborhood historically significant…
Economists are projecting that the consumer price index, encompassing various goods like fuel, healthcare, groceries, and rent, will indicate a 3.3% rise in monthly prices for the July inflation report. The highly anticipated July inflation report is poised to reveal a significant uptick in price pressures within the economy, marking the first such increase in…
Some government officials say they can slash property taxes by imposing another local option sales tax, and critics of the government aren’t sold on the idea of a local option sales tax. Implementing local option sales tax could be a solution Twin Falls is the same as Boise, a hub city, which means many people…
Florida state tax revenue continued to rise after adjusting the total sales tax collections. Florida State Tax Revenue Continues Rising After Adjustments in Sales Tax Collections in Different Sectors Florida state tax revenue continues rising after adjustments in total collections in different sectors as Florida state tax revenue keeps rising every month to more than…