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$23M Needed for Illinois Police Training through SAFE-T Act Implementation: Concerns Over Hiring and Budget Strains Rises!

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Financial Strain from SAFE-T Act Implementation Concerns Arise Over Police Recruitment Challenges According to Center Square, the SAFE-T Act in Illinois is causing money problems for the state. The ILETSB wants $23 million from taxpayers to make police training better and pay instructors. With rules like needing police to use body cameras more money is needed … Read more

Massachusetts Allocates Millions for Shelter and Housing Amidst Overwhelming Demand

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Massachusetts Allocates Millions for Shelter and Housing Amidst Overwhelming Demand

Massachusetts is ramping up efforts to address the pressing issue of homelessness and affordable housing, allocating millions of dollars to bolster shelter capacities and fund income-restricted homes. With the state grappling with an influx of migrants and an extensive waitlist for shelter accommodations, legislative action and local initiatives aim to provide relief to vulnerable families. … Read more

Michigan Taxpayers Urged to Claim $38 Million in Unclaimed 2020 Refunds

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Michigan Taxpayers Urged to Claim $38 Million in Unclaimed 2020 Refunds

Michigan residents are being urged to check their records and file their 2020 tax returns if they haven’t already done so, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces that approximately 35,000 individuals in the state are owed refunds totaling $38,274,800. The average refund amount for Michiganders stands at $976, with a median refund of $932. … Read more

Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed 2020 Tax Refunds Remain, IRS Urges Taxpayers to Act

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Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed 2020 Tax Refunds Remain, IRS Urges Taxpayers to Act

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that over $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2020 tax year remain unclaimed, urging taxpayers to take action before the extended deadline of May 17. Across the United States, an estimated 940,000 individuals have yet to file their 2020 tax returns, with over 10,000 people in Nevada alone … Read more

Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Marijuana and Minimum Wage Bills

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Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Marijuana and Minimum Wage Bills

Virginia’s Republican Governor, Glenn Youngkin, made headlines last Thursday as he vetoed two significant Democratic-backed bills. The bills, one concerning the legalization of recreational marijuana sales and the other addressing a minimum wage increase, were top priorities for the Democratic-controlled General Assembly. The veto decision did not come as a surprise, as Governor Youngkin had … Read more

Texans Among Thousands with Unclaimed Tax Refunds as IRS Deadline Approaches

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Texans Among Thousands with Unclaimed Tax Refunds as IRS Deadline Approaches

As the tax season unfolds, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sending out a clarion call to Americans: check your records for potential unclaimed refunds before it’s too late. With a looming deadline of May 17, 2024, taxpayers across the nation, including thousands in Texas, have an opportunity to claim their share of over $1 … Read more

New York Child Poverty Advocates Call for Increase in State Tax Credit

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New York Child Poverty Advocates Call for Increase in State Tax Credit

Child advocacy groups in New York, led by the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, are urging state leaders to take action against the alarming rates of child poverty. With cities like Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo ranking among the top 10 in the nation for child poverty rates, the need for intervention is dire. The … Read more

Affordable Housing Initiative in Indiana Receives $5 Million Tax Credit Boost

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Affordable Housing Initiative in Indiana Receives $5 Million Tax Credit Boost

In a bid to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in Indianapolis, Intend Indiana, a local community development nonprofit, has secured a significant financial boost. The organization recently announced the receipt of $5 million in New Market Tax Credits, marking a crucial step towards their mission of providing affordable homes in the region. New … Read more

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Under Fire for Lack of Transparency in Migrant Shelter Spending

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Under Fire for Lack of Transparency in Migrant Shelter Spending

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing criticism and scrutiny over the lack of transparency regarding the allocation of taxpayer dollars for migrant shelters in the city. Despite mounting pressure for clarity, Johnson and city officials have refused to disclose detailed expenditure information, leaving citizens and officials alike questioning where millions of dollars are being directed. … Read more

Rhode Island Taxpayers Urged to Claim $3M in IRS Refunds Before May 17 Deadline

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Rhode Island Taxpayers Urged to Claim $3M in IRS Refunds Before May 17 Deadline

Rhode Island residents who have yet to file their 2020 tax returns are being urged to do so before May 17 to claim approximately $3 million in owed tax refunds. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has highlighted that failing to file before this date will result in the refunds reverting to the U.S. Treasury. Around … Read more