Tennessee State

North Carolina State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – In what should be one of the calendar year’s deadest times, North Carolina sports wagering in July still managed to add more than $7.6 million to state coffers.
                Football arrives in August, goes full tilt in September, and America’s top reason to gamble – 68 million Americans gambled about $23.1 billion on the Super Bowl – figures to impact the rookie state that launched sports wagering on March 11.
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Monthly sports wagering take up slightly, and football is coming

Missouri State

Jackson County, MO

(The Center Square) – Jackson County leaders predicted higher taxes and litigation on Monday due to last week’s ruling by the Missouri State Tax Commission and the subsequent dismissal of a lawsuit. Last week, the commission ordered the county to roll back 2023 property tax assessment values due...

Higher taxes, lawsuit predicted by Jackson County after Missouri tax order

Louisiana State

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

(The Center Square) — A Louisiana legislative committee met on Tuesday to discuss the disbursement from more than $88 million in movable, assessed property tax value that presently goes to East Baton Rouge Parish. That assessment provided more than $10 million for the parish, but other parts of the...

Lawmakers aim to distribute movable property tax revenues more equally

New Jersey State

MarketRealist

The winning ticket was purchased at ShopRite Liquors in Neptune Township, marking New Jersey's first Mega Millions jackpot win since July 24, 2020.

Winner of $1 billion lottery faces massive tax bite — here's how much he takes home

The US Sun

A LOTTO player has won millions after a lucky draw - but nearly a quarter of the jackpot is lost to taxes. The lucky player won the Louisiana Lottery jackpot worth $2,030,097. On August 5, lottery officials confirmed that Christopher Archinard claimed the prize money. However, tax regulations require the...

Lottery winner defies the odds and scoops $2m jackpot before losing almost 25% of the sum – his hands were tied

BroBible

DraftKings Sportsbook is backtracking, quickly, after announcing a plan to introduce a tax on winning bets in order to remain competitive in the market As you can imagine, that announcement didn’t go over well with the betting company’s users, especially after CEO Jason Robins issued a statement on the matter that only made things worse. […]
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DraftKings Walks Back Its Plan To Tax Winning Bets After Massive Blowback From Users

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

(The Center Square) – The cost of food assistance in the U.S. has dropped from its peak during the pandemic, but is still 23% higher than it was during pre-pandemic times, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, what used...

Food stamp costs are on the way down but still far higher than pre-pandemic days

When it comes to online casinos, it’s important to understand the terms and conditions of each offer to make the most of them. This includes knowing if a promo code is required, any restrictions or limitations, and how to cash out your winnings. In this article, we will explore various casino bonuses and promotions, as well as provide insights and analysis to help you navigate the world of online gambling.

Discover the Best Online Casino Bonuses and Free Spins Offers

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

103.3 The G.O.A.T.

Sources with the Louisiana Lottery and Powerball have confirmed a multi-million dollar jackpot win in Monday's Powerball drawing.

Louisiana Lottery Confirms One Ticket Wins $213 Million Powerball

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

South Carolina State

Saint Louis, MO

A LOTTERY player has only a month to claim their $278k winnings before the prize money expires. The individual purchased the ticket in St Louis, Missouri, in March this year. The ticket was purchased by a Show Me Cash player at a Phillips 66 gas station, according to FOX affiliate KTVI. The unknown individual purchased […]

Urgent hunt for lotto winner as $278k remains unclaimed – bosses warn the money could disappear forever

Pennsylvania State

ONE lucky lottery player has won over $100,000 from a Powerball ticket, but they may not know it yet. The ticket could have been worth $50,000, but the player’s decision to spend $1 more meant their prize money was tripled to $150,000. Players have been urged to check their tickets to see if the prize […]

Powerball warning to check numbers as $150k sum won – spending just one extra dollar meant prize tripled

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

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Tennessee collects more than $5M in July sports wagering taxes

(The Center Square) – Tennessee received more than $5 million in taxes from sports wagering in July, an increase from less than $4 million each of...

Tennessee collects more than $5M in July sports wagering taxes

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