Wisconsin State

CBS News

Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to reinstate the Biden administration's latest plan to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers, leaving them in limbo while the appeals process plays out.The justices turned down a request from the Justice Department to lift a sweeping appeals court order that blocked the program, known as the SAVE plan, which has been the subject of legal challenges from more than a dozen GOP-led states in recent months. The court said in an unsigned order that it "expects that the Court of Appeals will render its decision with appropriate dispatch." There were...

Supreme Court won't reinstate Biden's latest student loan forgiveness plan for now

Georgia State

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The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

GOBankingRates

Nearly 65 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits to pay the bills and enhance their lifestyles in retirement. Factors like when they claim their benefit, the percentage of their income...

I’m a Bank Teller: 4 Mistakes Social Security Recipients Make

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J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

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

New York Post

Tyson Foods on Thursday named insider Curt Calaway as its chief financial officer succeeding John R. Tyson, who was suspended in June after police in Arkansas arrested and charged him for intoxicated and careless driving.

Calaway has been with the company since 2006 and was most recently serving as interim CFO. He was also the CFO for Tyson Foods’ prepared foods business unit.

Tyson Foods said it has increased Calaway’s annual base salary to $675,000 and boosted his target annual incentive plan award to 110% of base salary.

NYPD detective allegedly driving drunk arrested near One Police Plaza



Tyson Foods said John R. Tyson remains with the company but is currently on health-related leave. It was...

Tyson Foods scion arrested for DWI, passing out in stranger’s bed replaced as CFO

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Business Insider

Larry, 60, has been making student-loan payments since 1995 after graduating from law school. He never thought he would get debt cancellation.

A boomer got $182,000 in student loans forgiven — plus a $1,800 refund. He can finally save for retirement and enjoy a spa day with his wife.

The Motley Fool

When it comes to the taxation of Social Security benefits, there's good news and good news.

41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

FinanceBuzz

Some blue-collar jobs require special training or manual work, but they also come with a big paycheck.

14 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $100,000 a Year

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

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

You could be working in a field that can make you money and offer great opportunities. Here are 14 jobs that pay over $50,000 and will see large spikes in job openings.

14 Jobs With the Most Openings That Pay $50,000 or More

Virginia State

Olympic athletes aren't the only ones after gold this summer. Criminal scammers are increasingly trying to steal your savings through gold bar schemes. Criminals may impersonate representatives from the government to convince you that your bank account is compromised. They'll instruct you to withdraw your money and convert it into gold, before sending a “courier” to collect the bars for safe storage. However, once your gold is picked up, they’ll cut off contact and disappear. Thankfully, there are some warning signs of gold bar schemes.

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: Gold Bar Scams

California State

WashingtonExaminer

(The Center Square) – The California Senate passed a contentious bill to allow for undocumented immigrants to use the state’s zero-down, zero-interest home “loans” program despite national backlash following coverage of the bill’s looming passage. With 23 votes for and 11 votes against — including all nine Republicans and Democratic State Sens. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, […]

California Senate passes 0 down, 0 payment home ‘loans’ for illegal immigrants

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

You don’t need a white-collar job to succeed in your 40s, and there are some great blue-collar options that can help you make money and be successful.

15 Best Blue Collar Jobs for People Over 40

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

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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Institute for Reforming Government: ALERT! State Supreme Court protects $50M in literacy funding

DELAFIELD, WI: Following a Dane County judge’s ruling related to $50 million in literacy funding, IRG’s CEO CJ Szafir...

Institute for Reforming Government: ALERT! State Supreme Court protects $50M in literacy funding

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