Tax exemption “Second chance” before the storm season
OLDSMAR, Fla. – It’s been a few weeks since Debby was felt in several parts of the state, and residents can now prepare for the rest of the storm season by stocking up on supplies and preparing emergency kits. On…
Trump promises no taxes on tips in Las Vegas
On the final leg of his campaign trail for this week’s Democratic National Convention, former President Donald Trump stopped at a Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas to talk about the tax-free tip policy he introduced in June. “If you work…
Hillsborough County sales tax extension on the ballot
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County voters will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide whether to renew a 30-year-old sales tax. Revenue from sales tax is used to finance important things in the district, such as road construction…
Animal rescue group urgently needs a new truck
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Blue is no ordinary owl. She is the educational ambassador for Raptor Tales Rescue in Shrewsbury. “Raptor Tales Rescue is a wildlife rescue organization specializing in helping birds of prey,” said the nonprofit’s founder, Jessica Zorge. Animal…
Sales tax holidays provide an opportunity to prepare for hurricanes
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida residents who need more time to prepare for hurricane season can get a sales tax exemption from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. What you need to know The second VAT-free day for disaster preparedness in 2024…
Kentucky on track for income tax cut in 2026
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – Kentucky is on track to meet the conditions to cut its income tax rate from 4% to 3.5%, effective January 2026. What you need to know Kentucky’s income tax rate is set to drop from 4% to…
Voting decision on tax referendum expected on Monday
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Van Ayres expects a decision Monday on an objection to putting a referendum on teacher pay raises on the November ballot. Last week, the Hillsborough County Commission followed a judge’s order and voted…
Paving work will affect pickup at Honolulu Airport starting Monday
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation advises all pickups of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport that the interior road in front of Terminal 2 between baggage claims 16 and 29 will be closed nightly from 9:30…
Paving work will affect pickup at Honolulu Airport starting Monday
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation advises all pickups of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport that the interior road in front of Terminal 2 between baggage claims 16 and 29 will be closed nightly from 9:30…
A look at the history of women in the 2024 elections
SENECA FALLS, NY — Just over 100 years ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote. 2024 is a big year for women in politics as Vice President Kamala Harris continues her campaign for…
