allison Texan Landowners Take Action: Authorize Fencing to Combat Surging Illegal Immigration Landowners and Texas Government Join Forces to Secure Border According to American Military News, due to the recent increase in illegal immigration under President Biden‘s administration, over 123 landowners on the Texas-Mexico border have authorized the state government to construct temporary fencing on their … Read more
Inflation-adjusted Tax Brackets and Deductions Boost Refunds Proposed Child Tax Credit Changes Aim to Aid Low-Income Families According to First Coast News, millions of Americans have received their tax returns and many are seeing larger refunds this year. The Internal Revenue Service reports that refund amounts are 2% higher than in 2023 with an average … Read more
Delays Persist for Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit and Retirement Tax Rollback Michigan Treasury Department Addresses Backlog with Progress in Tax Return Processing According to 13 On Your Side, compounding the issue further are the delays encountered in processing tax returns associated with the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit which stands at a notable 30%, … Read more
Seabright State Beach Tragedy Unfolds University Mourns Former Student’s Alleged Involvement According to True Daily Crime, in the early hours of February 23rd, Santa Cruz police responded to Seabright State Beach after Samuel Stone confessed to strangling his female companion. Officers apprehended Samuel Stone near the water without resistance. Tragically, Samuel Stone’s girlfriend was discovered … Read more
Surge in Illegal Southwest Border Crossings Border Encounters Under Biden Administration Outpace Previous Records According to American Military News, data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows that over 7.3 million people have entered the U.S. illegally across the southwest border since President Biden took office. This number is higher than the populations of … Read more
Exploring Alaska’s Wilderness Coastal Cities and Tranquil Havens According to Southwest Journal, Alaska, the most expansive state in the US, offers breathtaking natural wonders and a secluded ambiance with a small population of just over 700,000. Despite its vastness, Alaska retains immense wilderness where vibrant auroras and the call of the wild reign supreme. Yet, … Read more
Implications of a Potential Shutdown on IRS Operations Congressional Action and Uncertainty Surrounding Federal Funding According to CNet, the possibility of a government shutdown looms due to deadlines for a proposed federal spending deal on March 1 and March 8 which could affect agencies like the IRS. If a shutdown occurs during tax season, it … Read more
Seize Current High-Interest Rates Secure Growth with Fixed Rates and Insurance According to CBC News, investing your tax refund in a Certificate of Deposit (CD) can be a wise decision to grow your savings. Due to the recent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, banks are offering higher rates for deposit accounts like CDs. … Read more
Local Concerns Amid Proposal Impact on Essential Services According to Vandalia Radio, Governor Pritzker‘s proposal to repeal the state grocery tax has sparked intense debate and concern among cities across Illinois. While the intention behind the proposal is to provide financial relief to residents and is commendable, local leaders are raising valid concerns about the … Read more
Oklahoma’s Grocery Tax Set to Disappear Under New Legislation State Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Bill, Promising Significant Savings for Residents According to Blazemedia, Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Kevin Stitt is set to sign a house bill into law abolishing the state’s grocery tax as per KOCO report. Oklahoma’s State Senate overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1955 with only … Read more