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Columbus, OH

The Week

You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable

4 ways to lower your property tax bill

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Missouri State

After the federal government finished sending out the last of its COVID stimulus checks, many states took up the mantle, using special funding and budget surpluses to issue their residents tax rebates in 2022. This "state stimulus check" trend continued last year, with a couple of states sending refunds up to $200 (in Virginia) and rebates up to $1,000 per taxpayer (in New Mexico).

3 States That Are Still Giving Out Tax Rebates

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. These days it’s more important than ever to save a little bit of cash here and there. So, if you want to put some money aside, tax credits and deductions can be a fantastic place to start. While we often hear...

8 Tax Deductions You May Qualify for When Renting a House

Latin Times

A new study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed the substantial tax contributions of undocumented immigrants in the United States and highlights the economic benefits of granting them work permits. The study quantified taxes paid by undocumented immigrants at the national and state levels in 2022, revealing...

In 40 states, undocumented immigrants pay higher effective tax rates than the top 1% of taxpayers

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

McPhersonBuzz News

The IRS will soon issue tax refunds to help with expenses, while upcoming changes to Social Security work credits and proposed tax reforms in “Project 2025” could affect your retirement planning and financial stability. IRS Tax Refunds Coming Soon – What You Need to Know About Social Security Work Credits and 2025 COLA According to […]

$1,730 to Earn One Credit: IRS Tax Refunds, Social Security Work Credits, and “Project 2025” Tax Reforms – What You Need to Know!

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers say tens of millions of taxpayer dollars were wrongly set aside for union pension plans, and now they want those funds back.
                U.S. Rep. and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chair Bob Good, R-Va., sent a letter to the Biden administration Wednesday following up to see what action the administration has taken to recover funds wrongly allotted to multi-employer pension plans.
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Millions of taxpayer dollars wrongly went to union pension plans for deceased Americans

Scripps News

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a proposal that would greatly increase the child tax credit. Learn why time is of the essence for both presidential tickets.

VP Harris proposes expanding child tax credit up to $6,000 per kid

Business Insider

Kamala Harris is set to announce her economic agenda, which includes several housing proposals, during a Friday rally in North Carolina.

Harris to propose an economic plan that includes giving some first-time homebuyers up to $25k in down-payment support

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

The US Sun

A WOMAN fought her tax bill for 2024 after she noticed a dramatic increase in her vehicle's value - it was $1,000 more than last year. Even after the city adjusted her car's value, she appealed the decision again. Shirley Davis, a Durham, North Carolina resident, experienced "sticker shock" when...

My 2018 Honda was taxed like a brand new car years after I bought it – I refused to pay the $252 fee twice & fought back

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Mediaite

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in North Carolina on Friday and offered details on her economic policies should she be elected president in November. Harris has been under attack from Donald Trump, who has called her a “communist” and insulted her intelligence. Harris framed much of her message...

Harris Promises a ‘Tax Cut’ For More Than 100 Million Americans: ‘You Keep More of Your Hard Earned Money’

When it comes to money, one of my rallying cries is this: "Personal finance is personal." This is especially true when I offer debt payoff education to folks with low or lower middle class incomes. Lower income earners have a different experience becoming financially stable than higher income earners because of math and economic conditions, not moral failings or poor decision-making.

5 Ways to Pay Down Debt on a Low Income

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Nevada State

GOBankingRates

Lots of retirees decide that after hanging up their work boots and clocking in for decades at a job, it is time for a change of pace. That could involve a move, a downsizing of homes or a collection...

10 Worst States for Retirees To Rent in the Next 5 Years

SmartAsset

Retirement is a time when individuals finally have the opportunity to devote their lives to leisure. However, it also means transitioning from a steady paycheck to a fixed income, which can be challenging. And you may need to find ways to sustain your lifestyle. Retirees can use different strategies to generate income, ranging from traditional […] The post How Do Retirees Make Money? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

How Do Retirees Make Money?

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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McCormick unveils $600 million tax relief plan, aimed at helping address property tax spikes

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick unveiled a $600 million tax relief plan Thursday, aimed at helping address sharp spikes in property tax bills. The plan uses...

McCormick unveils $600 million tax relief plan, aimed at helping address property tax spikes

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