Draft law aims to limit property tax cuts | Legislator
A proposal for the three-day special session beginning Aug. 26 calls for a constitutional amendment asking voters to block further statewide ballot measures that would limit property tax revenue. The bill, as drafted, has met with little enthusiasm in some…
California’s new retroactive corporate tax law triggers two lawsuits
Daniel Walters | CalMatters commentary During Jerry Brown’s first term as governor of California, he became embroiled in a highly complicated dispute over how the state should tax the income of multinational corporations. More than four decades later, the issue…
Senator Schumer promises to lift cap on SALT tax deductions
2 minutes reading time Gottheimer and Pascrell talk about the SALT trigger Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell say Democrats will introduce a bill in the next Congress to restore the SALT deduction. Richard Cowen, NorthJersey.com The controversial cap on…
Salem’s property tax levy could be voted on in May 2025
What are the state symbols of Oregon? From birds to beverages, flowers to fossils, these icons of history, nature and pride represent Oregon. Salem residents will likely vote next year on raising a property tax to help offset a multi-million…
A leader who was characterized by friendship, integrity and helpfulness
3 minutes reading time Patrick Murphy | Special to the USA TODAY Network Living with someone as a roommate reveals a lot about their character. You see them at their best and their worst, their moments of triumph and their…
For Ohio’s black female leaders, Kamala Harris’ nomination is a personal matter
Rep. Beatty calls on Vance at DNC convention Representative Joyce Beatty called on JD Vance to fight back during her speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Before becoming a congresswoman and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Joyce…
Moran wins primary for tax collector, will face Ford-Coates in the main election
The EcoRover wheelchair makes the trip to the beach easier The EcoRover is an all-terrain electric wheelchair now available for disabled people at Lido Beach in Sarasota. Mike Moran will be the Republican nominee to face incumbent Democrat Barbara Ford-Coates…
Massachusetts public service leader criticizes Worcester’s plan for police chief
WORCESTER – The chairman of the state Civil Service Commission told Worcester city officials Tuesday that it was unlikely the commission would reach a conclusion in favor of “inertia” in hiring a permanent police chief after three deputy police chiefs…
Survey shows nearly 40% of Washington parents quit their jobs or were laid off after having children • Washington State Standard
Jessica Heavner describes it as the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, worked in accounting for the local school district. When it came time to get her annual cost-of-living raise two years ago,…
State share of food tax will be abolished on August 29
Senator Bill Coleman | Pawhuska Journal Capital The largest tax cut in state history will go into effect later this month, and all Oklahomans will benefit every time they shop for groceries. On August 29, Oklahoma will eliminate the state…
