Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

FinanceBuzz

Whether you're filing your own taxes or you are a professional, understanding what income the IRS doesn’t tax can be very helpful. Here are 10 types of earnings that are not taxed.

10 Types of Income the IRS Will Not Tax in 2024 (Thankfully!)

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Concord, CA

CBS San Francisco

Chet Frilich was so intent on not getting scammed, he got scammed. A caller told the 76-year-old Concord resident on March 2 that he was from Xfinity's cybersecurity department. Frilich's Xfinity Wi-Fi was allegedly compromised, as the man explained someone in Nigeria hacked into Frilich's computer and used his information and $5,000 from his bank account to open a crypto account in another country. The official-sounding caller told Frilich -- a retiree whose only income is Social Security -- he'd check Frilich's computer remotely to run a test, which he supposedly did. At least it looked that way.The caller instructed Frilich how...

Concord man, 76, scammed out of life savings, now facing tax bill

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

CBS News

Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, says he wants to boost the Child Tax Credit to $5,000 per child from its current $2,000 — an effort that could add trillions in federal spending, according to policy experts. "I'd love to see a child tax credit that's $5,000 per child," Vance said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday. "President Trump has been on the record for a long time supporting a bigger child tax credit, and I think you want it to apply to all American families."Vance's idea for boosting the Child Tax Credit by 150% comes less...

JD Vance wants a $5,000 Child Tax Credit. Here's what to know.

WashingtonExaminer

PAYING THE BILLS IS HARDER THAN EVER. ARE VOTERS SUPPOSED TO FEEL JOY? On Wednesday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release inflation figures for July. Whatever the numbers turn out to be, this will remain true: Prices are far higher than they were when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office.  Even as the […]

Paying the bills is harder than ever. Are voters supposed to feel joy?

Saint Lucie County, FL

The US Sun

AMERICANS might have the chance to snag $66,270 in unclaimed checks. There is a mass of people eligible for payments ranging from $14 to $4,614. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s website for St. Lucie County, Florida features a list of 123 individuals eligible for restitution payments and bonds. The list also includes […]

Americans can pocket up to $66,270 in unclaimed checks – the three steps to take to get your cash

Colorado State

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

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Denver, CO

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

Georgia State

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

I tend to read almost every article I see if the title indicates it’s about retirement and often have the thought that we federal employees and retirees are lucky. Not “win the lottery” type lucky, but certainly more fortunate than many given a pension, TSP and access to other benefits.

Federal Benefits Check Boxes for Comfortable Retirement

McPhersonBuzz News

In 2023, many tax deductions have increased due to inflation adjustments, offering more savings opportunities, though no new deductions have been added and some existing ones have updated limits. 2023 Tax Deductions See Inflation-Driven Increases – Standard Deduction Up 7%, IRA and HSA Limits Raised According to the report of The Street, in 2023, many […]

2023 Tax Deductions Boosted by 7%: Here’s What You Need to Know – $13,850 Standard Deduction, $75,000 Income Threshold for Student Loan Interest

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Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman release their 2023 tax returns

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman have released their 2023 tax returns. The two statewide officials have been consecutively releasing...

Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman release their 2023 tax returns

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