In a groundbreaking move, a proposal to establish free community college education is gaining traction as a means to revamp the higher education landscape and address the growing confusion surrounding federal student loan and grant programs. The free community college plan suggests a complete overhaul of the current system, which is deemed irreparable and in…
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 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,…
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…
The idea is that the state of the economy largely influences election campaigns and outcomes. There are less than 16 months until the next presidential election. What is the economy like right now?
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…
Canada has issued a warning that if a crucial component of the global plan is not completed by the beginning of 2024, it would impose a digital services tax that will harm American tech companies.
Throughout the Battle Born State, the issuance of Direct One-Time Payments kicked off on the 1st of August and is scheduled to culminate on Thursday. In the state of Nevada, the Direct One-Time Payment Program, also known as SNAP, is set to wrap up its August disbursements within the next 48 hours While the exact…
As the Richardson City Council goes forward with its budget cycle, a date for resident feedback on the city’s proposed new tax rate has been set. According to documents provided to the Richardson City Council, the proposed rate discussed during the meeting on August 7 is $0.56095 per $100 valuation, taking into account both the…