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SBA Unveils Measures to Boost Access to Capital

SBA Unveils Measures to Boost Access to Capital for Small Businesses

Headed by Isabel Casillas Guzmán, the SBA recently introduced simplified procedures for lenders and shared additional implementation details following the completion of two new rules. The SBA has taken significant steps to address the gaps in access to capital for small business owners in the United States To expedite eligibility determination for SBA-backed loans, the…

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Florida State Pension Board's Risky Money

Florida State Pension Board’s Risky Money Move Raises Concerns for Retirees

The move has attracted attention due to Governor Ron DeSantis‘ efforts to raise his national profile ahead of a possible presidential run. The Florida State Board of Administration is facing criticism for its decision to move state pension money into riskier investments, potentially affecting retirees collecting pensions The investigative journalism site The Lever revealed that…

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Pactiv Evergreen Plant Closure in Canton Sparks Controversy

Pactiv Evergreen Plant Closure in Canton Sparks Controversy Over Proposed Tax Break and Health Insurance Confusion

Pactiv Evergreen, seeking to reduce the assessed value of the paper mill by $14 million, has faced strong opposition from Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers. Canton’s Pactiv Evergreen plant closure looms, and new challenges have arisen, centering around a proposed tax break and confusion regarding workers’ health insurance The potential reduction in the plant’s value, from…

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Tax Break Fraud

New Orleans Cracks Down on Tax Break Fraud as Deceased Individuals Illegally Benefit

This illegal practice, known as Homestead Exemption fraud, has garnered the attention of authorities, prompting decisive action. New Orleans is grappling with a unique problem related to property taxes, as the names of deceased individuals continue to appear on property tax rolls, enabling their loved ones to fraudulent benefit from tax breaks In 2016, Governor…

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