The proposal, which is retroactive to January 1, 2023, has drawn criticism from Democrats who argue that it disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Wisconsin Republicans in control of the state Legislature’s budget-writing committee have approved a plan that would result in a $3.5 billion income tax cut across the board According to Republicans, the average reduction…
The bill, House Bill 1287, will allow thousands more Texans to qualify for financial assistance through the program. The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has signed a new bill into law that will expand eligibility for the federal SNAP, commonly known as food stamps The nonprofit organization Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (TXGRG), led by Mercedes…
Two primary programs, ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze, are administered by the State, along with several programs overseen by Hopewell Township. Efforts are underway in the state of New Jersey to enhance property tax relief for seniors, prompting inquiries from Hopewell Township residents regarding existing programs that assist senior citizens The Affordable New Jersey Communities…
City officials have proposed raising the exemption to 20% at a recent City Council meeting, receiving support from council members and Mayor Ron Nirenberg. San Antonio homeowners may see a welcome reduction in their property tax bills as the city considers increasing its homestead exemption to the maximum limit allowed by state law This move…
New Mexico taxpayers are shown to be impatient in receiving their tax rebates after flooding calls to the state Taxation and Revenue Department to get their free money. People are impatient and flooding the phone line, asking where their money is The Taxation and Revenue Department of New Mexico is flooded with calls from…
The main contributing factors to this rise are the increasing rents and a lack of affordable housing options, especially for individuals with the lowest incomes. Eviction rates are surging as renter protection programs implemented during the pandemic have come to an end Diane Yentel, the CEO and president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition…
Thousands of Utah residents are facing the loss of their health insurance as a federal policy implemented during the pandemic, which prevented states from terminating Medicaid, comes to an end. Utah has already begun removing individuals from its Medicaid program, with ongoing reviews scheduled over the next few months The maximum income to qualify for…
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas signed Senate Bill 379 on Sunday, removing the sales and use taxes on specific care items. Texans will soon be relieved of paying sales tax on essential family-care products such as diapers, baby wipes, and menstrual products While the law will come into effect in the following months, Jorge Medina,…
The protests, fueled by escalating property values driven by a thriving real estate market, saw island owners contesting approximately 60 percent of proposed valuations for the upcoming tax year. Galveston’s tax base is set to take a significant hit of around $160 million due to a surge in tax appraisal protests As a result, the…
The discussion followed a recommendation from another House committee suggesting a reduction of funds by a staggering $22 billion. Members of the House Financial Services subcommittee engaged in a heated debate over proposed budget cuts for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) During the hearing, the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance invited…