A trio of cities in the United States are offering up to $1300 to residents who purchase an e-bike. This initiative is part of a broader scheme to encourage cleaner transportation and help the nation meet its Net Zero goals. Here are the details of where and how you can benefit. Salt Lake City in … Read more
A recent audit has unveiled serious lapses in oversight within the Minnesota Department of Education, allowing for the embezzlement of $250 million from a federal food aid program designed to support children during the pandemic. The Legislative Auditor’s report criticized the department for ignoring warning signs and failing to enforce program requirements, which facilitated extensive … Read more
The Minnesota House of Representatives has approved a new tenant bill of rights, marking a significant step forward in protecting the rights of renters across the state. Championed by Representative Esther Agbaje, the bill aims to address various issues faced by tenants and strengthen their legal standing in residential relationships. One of the key provisions … Read more
In a significant move, the Minnesota House Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee recently voted to advance House File 3446, a bill that could potentially reshape the landscape for striking workers in the state. The proposed legislation aims to grant workers the ability to claim unemployment insurance benefits right from the onset of a strike. … Read more
Minnesota residents are set to receive substantial relief in the form of a child tax credit, with the state offering an average amount of $1,200 per eligible child. This initiative is part of a broader trend across the United States, where 15 states are dispersing additional child tax credit payments alongside the federal government’s assistance. … Read more
A person was injured in a stabbing incident aboard a westbound Green Line light-rail train in St. Paul on Saturday night. The victim, whose injuries were fortunately not deemed serious, received treatment following the attack. Authorities swiftly arrested a suspect, with charges currently pending, according to Metro Transit officials. The incident took place near the … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced the reissuance of tax rebate checks worth up to $1,300 to eligible residents in the state. These checks, initially distributed last year, were left uncashed and expired. Approximately 128,000 one-time rebate checks are slated to be mailed out by mid-March to qualifying residents. Last year, over 2.1 million … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is taking steps to ensure that thousands of taxpayers receive their entitled rebates. Over 128,000 uncashed tax rebate checks, which had expired after initial issuance, are set to be reissued by the state. Initially distributed checks, which were not cashed in time, will be replaced by new ones issued directly … Read more
Residents of Minnesota are in line to receive additional child tax credit payments in 2024, as the state joins a list of 15 others providing extra relief to families. With the tax season underway, individuals are encouraged to explore all available credits to alleviate financial strain amidst current economic conditions. Minnesota officials anticipate the average … Read more
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, along with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, made a visit to a free tax preparation site in the Twin Cities metro area, urging eligible residents to take advantage of the new Child Tax Credit during this tax filing season. The Child Tax Credit, offering up to $1750 per child, is poised … Read more