Results of the Massachusetts primary election for Cape Cod and the Islands
On Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the primary election results were decided by just over 20% of each town’s registered voters, according to unofficial results obtained by the Cape Cod Times from 15 town clerks. Voter turnout, which includes election day and…
This is how high property taxes and utility costs in Corpus Christi are likely to be this year
Decisions about how much taxes, fees and charges Corpus Christi residents will pay next year are imminent – and the public still has the opportunity to comment on how these prices will develop. Tuesday is expected to mark the first…
Additional work approved for Branch County Children’s Museum in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER – The Children’s Museum of Branch County will spend nearly $10,000 to reduce noise in its building at 58-60 West Chicago, according to museum executive director Shana Grife. The landlord, the Downtown Development Authority board, approved the project after…
A Nebraska man nearly lost his home and assets over a small tax debt. But he won in court.
Kevin Fair has been dealing with the harsh reality for years: He is on the verge of having his house and all his assets seized because he has accumulated a small amount of property tax arrears. The Nebraska Supreme Court…
New townhouse units approved near DeLand
SunRail’s DeLand station celebrates grand opening Steven Wease was one of the SunRail fans in attendance at the DeLand SunRail station’s grand opening ceremony on Friday. The Volusia County Council last week approved the construction of up to 50 new…
Lack of parking for large trucks causes headaches in San Bernardino – Redlands Daily Facts
On a recent morning, Alonzo Huerta and Gabriel Padilla sat in their semi-trailer in an empty dirt parking lot in San Bernardino, eating homemade sandwiches. This simple task of taking a lunch break highlights a complex and growing problem facing…
Lack of parking for large trucks causes headaches in San Bernardino – San Bernardino Sun
On a recent morning, Alonzo Huerta and Gabriel Padilla sat in their semi-trailer in an empty dirt parking lot in San Bernardino, eating homemade sandwiches. This simple task of taking a lunch break highlights a complex and growing problem facing…
Sarasota City Commission lifts property tax exemption for some property owners
The Sarasota City Commission doubled the property tax exemption for some elderly homeowners to $50,000, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The measure was approved by vote on Monday. The exemption only applies to homeowners age 65 and older with a household…
Davenport’s government and the Civil Rights Commission must work together
Henry Jay Karp is rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanuel in Davenport, Iowa, where he served from 1985 to 2017. He is co-founder and co-chair of One Human Family QCA, a social justice organization. As a former member of the Davenport…
WF City Council hears proposal to raise taxes to increase police salaries
On Tuesday, Wichita Falls City Council members were presented with a proposal from the city’s chief financial officer that would give police an 11 percent raise and all other employees a 5 percent raise, and would use a property tax…
