In a recent study conducted by the Tax Foundation, Hawaii emerged as the state with the lowest property taxes in the United States. The research, which analyzed data from 2019, sheds light on the varying property tax rates across different states, impacting homeowners’ financial obligations. Hawaii boasts an impressively low effective property tax rate of … 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
Boulder, Colorado, has secured the enviable position of being the second-best city for quality of life in the United States, according to a recent report by U.S. News and World Report. This prestigious ranking considers various factors such as crime rates, educational standards, and overall well-being, solidifying Boulder’s reputation as a prime destination for those … Read more
The tight-knit community of Eagle County is reeling from the devastating loss of one of its own, as first responders mourn the passing of paramedic Steve Zuckerman, who tragically lost his life while bravely responding to a backcountry rescue. Zuckerman, aged 61, leaves behind a grieving family, including two children, after succumbing to a medical … Read more
As temperatures plunge below 20 degrees Fahrenheit in Denver, the city and county authorities have taken swift action to open a severe weather shelter at the McNichols Civic Center Building. With the bitter cold posing significant risks to the unhoused population, the shelter commenced operations at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, providing a crucial … Read more
Following the passing of 116-year-old Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli in Northern California, the mantle of the oldest living American has now been assumed by Elizabeth Francis, a resilient Houston resident at the remarkable age of 114 years, 7 months, and 2 days as of February 27, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Ascending to Historic … Read more
Kentucky legislators took a significant step forward on Tuesday by advancing a bill that would extend the right to collect child support for unborn children, aligning with a broader trend in some Republican-led states to confer legal recognition and protections to fetuses. Expanding Child Support Coverage The proposed measure, known as Senate Bill 110, would … Read more
Operation Hot Wheels Nets 7 Arrests and 153 Traffic Citations Traffic Citations and Arrests Highlight Intensified Efforts Against Street Racing According to WPTV, During “Operation Hot Wheels,” a joint effort by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the West Palm Beach Police Department to combat street racing, seven individuals were arrested and 153 traffic … 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