Treasury Secretary Warns Using 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Ceiling Would Trigger Constitutional Crisis

May 8, 2023 by Jinely

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has refused to rule out the possibility of using the 14th Amendment to declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional but emphasized that it would be a “not-good” option. The 14th Amendment says that the “validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, shall not be questioned.” However, Congress … Read more

Connecticut Residents Have Three Weeks Left to Apply for Energy Payment Program

May 8, 2023 by Jinely

Connecticut residents who are struggling to pay their winter energy bills have just three weeks left to apply for a one-time direct payment under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). The program is available to low-income households and offers payments ranging from $250 to $600 to help cover energy costs over the winter Applications for … Read more

Canadian Government Offers Incentives for Zero-Emission Cars Ahead of Gas Car Ban

May 8, 2023 by Jinely

The Canadian government has introduced several incentives to encourage citizens to purchase electric vehicles before the country’s upcoming ban on gas-powered cars, which is set to take place by 2035. Canadian Government Introduces Incentives to Encourage Electric Car Purchases Before Gas-Powered Car Ban in 2035 The iZEV program, launched in 2019, offers incentives of up … Read more

California Reparations Task Force Approves $1.2 Million Payment to Qualifying Black Citizens and $800 Billion in Recommendations for Legislature

May 8, 2023 by Jinely

The California Reparations Task Force has voted in favor of a $1.2 million reparations payment to be made to all qualifying Black citizens in the state, and an $800 billion package of recommendations for the state legislature to consider. California Reparations Task Force approves $1.2 million in payments to Black citizens and $800 billion in … Read more

Thousands Of Landlords Make Their Rental Properties For Sale Ahead Of Government Net Zero Rules

May 8, 2023 by Jay Tarife

Thousands of Landlords made their rental properties for sale ahead of the national government net zero rules that will force the landlords to make costly energy improvements. 65,000 rental owners who put their rental properties for sale In the first three months of this year, data shows that more than 65,000 rental owners put … Read more

Michigan Communities Given Deadline for Opioid Settlement Participation

May 7, 2023 by Jinely

Michigan communities have until May 9th to join the national settlement with opioid manufacturers Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and pharmacies CVS and Walmart. Michigan Communities Have Until May 9th to Join Opioid Settlement for $446 Million in Settlement Money By joining the settlement, local governments would be eligible to share over $446 million in … Read more

Chicago’s Resiliency Fund 2.0 Still Accepting Applications for $500 Relief Payment for Undocumented and Domestic Workers

May 7, 2023 by Jinely

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) in Chicago is still accepting applications for the Resiliency Fund 2.0, which provides a one-time $500 relief payment to eligible domestic workers and undocumented residents. Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services still accepting applications for a $500 relief payment The fund aims to support those who … Read more

California Reparations Task Force Approves Recommendations for Compensating Black Americans

May 7, 2023 by Jinely

The first-of-its-kind task force on reparations in California has voted to approve recommendations on how the state can compensate and apologize to Black Americans for the historic wrongs of slavery. The committee approved several proposals for reparations legislation after two years of deliberation These recommendations include creating a new agency that would provide services to … Read more

You Can Fight Over For Your Property Tax Debt.

May 7, 2023 by Jessa Mae Flordeliza

A Sharp Rise In Property Tax Give Aches To Homeowners But According To Gov. Jared Polis They Can File An Appeal, in line with a list of requirements.

property tas raise — You Can Fight Over For Your Property Tax Debt. (Photo: Business Insider)

Eye-popping Property Tax Raise

A dramatic increase in property tax are felt by Colorado citizens. Gov Jared Polis said they could lessen the effect by settling it in the next year. Kelly Moye with Compass Real Estate and spokesperson for the Colorado Association of Realtors said the homeowners are going nuts and their Hotline doesn’t stop ringing.

Moye has already helped 20 clients having property tax popping out of their emails, said it was the craziest eye-popping tax. They can appeal by contacting their real estate and find a home that would fit in the crisis because it can be used to their advantage and check with their local county for deadlines and requirements.

Real Estate: Cash Burn Continues as Compass Navigates to Breakeven

New York City Mayor Release The 2024 Executive Budget: Largest In City History

May 7, 2023 by Jay Tarife

New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Mayor Adams revealed the largest executive budget in New York City history. The 2024 Executive Budget of New York City released by Mayor Adams The executive budget released by the New York City Mayor will protect City’s critical program that … Read more