New York City, NY

Warren County, NY

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

South Carolina State

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

FinanceBuzz

In addition to being picturesque, these states let you keep more money in your wallet when you shop. If you live in one of these states, you won't be charged sales tax.

Shoppers in These 5 States Pay No Sales Tax at All

Discover the hidden pitfalls of tax-free living. Uncover 12 unexpected challenges that might make you rethink calling a state without income tax home.

12 Often Overlooked Cons To Living in a State Without Income Tax

Salon

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her populist economic agenda at a campaign event in North Carolina on Friday. This highly anticipated plan is Harris’ first-ever detailed vision of her economic policies and includes proposals that prioritize “lowering costs for American families,” going beyond President Joe Biden's campaign platform, The Washington Post reported.

Kamala Harris rolls out agenda: $6K tax credit for newborns, $25K subsidy for first-time homebuyers

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

The Motley Fool

A record-breaking cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025 is unlikely to benefit most seniors.

Social Security's Historic 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Track to Yield a Trio of Disappointments

TheStreet

Conway Gittens: I’m Conway Gittens reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s what we’re watching on TheStreet today. Wall Street begins a new week with a focus on economic data. Investors are keen to see if readings on consumer and producer prices nudge the Federal Reserve towards a ...

Retirees set for historic cost of living adjustment increase

Iowa State

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Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Fortunately, many of these states tax with a light hand -- and they may not tax you at all.

It's True: These 37 States Do Tax Some Retirement Income

Pennsylvania State

Business Insider

Maureen lives on $1,601 monthly Social Security payments but doesn't want to use her 401(k) because she's worried about making it last.

A boomer lives on $1,601 monthly from Social Security and struggles to pay bills. She plans to wait a few more years until she touches her 401(k).

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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

Entrepreneur

Taxes would go down for most of us. But whether or not that's a good thing is up for discussion.

10 Significant Ways A Second Trump Administration Could Impact Your Taxes

Winder, GA

A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

Oklahoma State

SmartAsset

When a loved one passes away in Oklahoma, a small estate affidavit may be used to bypass the probate process used to settle the estate. A small estate affidavit can help heirs and beneficiaries by speeding the release of estate assets that may be needed to pay essential expenses. It can also save money and […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oklahoma appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Oklahoma

Fox News

The Biden administration’s proposal to tax investment returns that have not yet been realized is "insane" and "absurd," economists told Fox News Digital.

'Beyond Insane': Economists slam Biden-Harris proposal to tax unrealized investment returns

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Sales tax hike weighed amidst Warren County budget crunch

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Sales tax hike weighed amidst Warren County budget crunch

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