Minnesota State

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) continues to see its net assets grow as the investment team moved $1.6 billion into fund commitments and another roughly $3 billion in direct investments over the second quarter. Private equity made up most of that activity at the C$647 billion ($472 billion) fund, which recently announced […]

CPP makes $1.6bn in fund commitments in Q2

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

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes last week to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements, part of the Enhancing...

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs for Farmers

Alabama State

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
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Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

In 2024, the agricultural economy faces a series of challenges that profoundly affect the market for agricultural machinery. This article delves into the economic factors, the resulting trends in equipment sales, and the outlook for the near future. Declining net farm income. The sharp decline in net farm income is...

How is the current ag economy impacting equipment sales?

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

The US Sun

THOUSANDS of drivers across 16 states are eligible for a one-time payment after one of Detroit’s big three automakers agreed to a $6 million settlement. Drivers have a few days left to ensure eligibility for the direct payment. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, previously known as FCA, and Cummins will pay a $6 million settlement to resolve […]

Drivers can claim one-time payment from $6 million settlement – but be quick, the deadline is just days away

Markets Insider

The US housing market added over $3 trillion in value over the last year alone, per a Redfin analysis.

The US housing market is on the verge of hitting a record $50 trillion valuation as prices keep rising

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

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

MarketRealist

The minimum wage today is not enough for workers to make rent.

Realtor brilliantly explains the differences between today’s salaries and housing compared to 1980s

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Belvidere, IL

MotorBiscuit


Stellantis workers could make the things much worse for the struggling automaker by going on strike. 
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Stellantis workers pour gas on the fire by threatening to strike

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

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	There are more million-dollar homes in the U.S. than ever before. A record 8.5 percent of homes in America now have an estimated value of $1 million or more, according to a new report by Redfin. That’s up from 7.6 percent a year ago and more than twice the four percent recorded in June 2019, prior to the pandemic. Per the findings, the reasons for the spike can be attributed to limited inventory and high demand.This $13.5 Million Residence in Downtown Charleston Offers a Fresh Take on Historic Architecture




	“The median sale price of U.S. luxury homes rose 9 percent year over year to a record...

The Number of Million-Dollar Homes in the U.S. Has Hit a Record High

SmartAsset

A 1031 real estate exchange, also known as a like-kind exchange, is a tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property. Named after Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this exchange allows investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds in a […] The post What Is a 1031 Real Estate Exchange? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

What Is a 1031 Real Estate Exchange?

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More jobs were added in Colorado in July as the state’s unemployment continued to slightly rise, according to a compilation of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Common Sense Institute.
                After adding only 1,500 jobs in June, Colorado businesses increased their payrolls with 4,800 jobs in July. Approximately 2,500 jobs were added by the private sector while government employment increased by 2,300 positions.
                After the...

Colorado unemployment increases slightly as employers add 4,800 positions

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

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Minnesota SBI adds $900m to PE funds

The $146 billion Minnesota State Board of Investment has added four funds to its...

Minnesota SBI adds $900m to PE funds

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