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
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
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
The Tennessee House of Representatives has made significant amendments to a bill aimed at repealing and refunding the state’s franchise tax, resulting in a reduced refund amount of $813.5 million. House Bill 1893, which introduces key changes to the refund process, mandates the disclosure of companies benefiting from the refund on the website of Tennessee’s … Read more
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
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
In a surprising turn of events, the serene town of Roseburg, Oregon, has emerged as the state’s most dangerous city, according to recent statistics. Despite its tranquil setting, Roseburg contends with a relatively high crime rate, surpassing larger urban centers like Portland in violent incidents per capita. With a population of just under 24,000, Roseburg … Read more
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
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
Visalia, California – In a disturbing case of elder abuse, two individuals have been arrested after police discovered four children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by feces and bugs. The incident unfolded when authorities responded to a call from Kaweah Health Medical Center concerning a 52-year-old woman in severe medical distress on March 25. Upon … Read more