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
The House Education and Workforce Committee has taken significant action by subpoenaing Gordon Hartogensis, the head of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), amid a probe into the mishandling of $127 million paid to a Teamsters’ pension plan, including payments made to deceased participants. Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) authorized the subpoena after encountering resistance from … Read more
Houston, Texas – In a stark revelation at a recent city council meeting, Mayor John Whitmire declared, “Houston is broke.” The city’s financial woes have been laid bare by City Controller Chris Hollins, who disclosed a troubling deficit of $150 million to $200 million annually, outpacing revenue. The impending firefighter settlement, anticipated to cost Houstonians … Read more
Albany Grapples with Housing Crisis Amidst Wage Dispute Housing Legislation at Risk as Albany Faces Worker Wage Impasse Albany is trying to fix the big problem of not having enough houses for everyone in New York, according to the published article of The Real Deal. But they’re having trouble because the people who build houses … Read more
Experts Challenge Fast Food Chains’ Claims of Necessitating Price Hikes Amid Minimum Wage Increase Debunking the Fast Food Price Hike Narrative: Experts Assert Wage Increase Manageable for Companies Following the recent minimum wage increase in California, experts are questioning claims made by some fast food chains that they need to raise prices or cut jobs … Read more
In response to the influx of migrants, Chicago has allocated over $31 million since 2022 to provide food for those arriving in the city. The Greater Chicago Food Depository has also contributed more than $17.6 million in public and private funds towards this effort. The city has faced the challenge of catering to the diverse … Read more
Cicero Town President, Larry Dominick, advocates for a significant change in Illinois labor policy, urging the state to eliminate the sub-minimum tipped wage. This call comes as part of a broader movement to address inequities in the service industry and bolster the financial security of workers, particularly in marginalized communities. The sub-minimum tipped wage, currently … Read more
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has initiated legal action in a bid to combat the exorbitant prices of insulin, a crucial medication for millions of Americans managing diabetes. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, targets nearly 20 pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers, alleging collusion to artificially inflate insulin prices. Krasner, who himself has diabetes, underscored … Read more
In a stroke of fortune, the California Lottery recently disclosed the identity of yet another billion-dollar Powerball winner, adding to the state’s remarkable streak of jackpot triumphs. Yanira Alvarez clinched the staggering $1.08 billion prize in July 2023, having purchased the winning ticket from Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles. This windfall came … Read more
Kia Shifts EV9 Production to Georgia for U.S. Market Entry Local Battery Sourcing Key to Kia’s Bid for Federal Tax Credit According to Teslarati, Kia is bringing its electric SUV the EV9 to the United States by making it in Georgia instead of South Korea. This move can help Kia qualify for a big tax … Read more