Both chambers are expected to pass their respective proposals next week before negotiators reconcile differences in a conference committee. Notably, neither plan includes new taxes. The Virginia General…
Read more Va. lawmakers reshape Youngkin’s final budget with focus on affordability, no new taxes – WTOP NewsTwo Front Range cities are eyeing more oversight for their police departments. Lakewood’s City Council voted last week to “work toward the establishment” of an independent civilian oversight board…
Read more Two Denver suburbs eye new oversight of their police departmentsEditor’s note: This piece originally ran on the Clayton Christensen Institute’s blog and is republished here with permission. Picture someone sitting at a kitchen table after the kids…
Read more 2026 prediction: AI may unleash the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seenBOSTON — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is seeking to blunt the impact to state coffers from changes to the federal tax code under President Donald Trump’s new tax…
Read more Healey seeks to delay federal tax cutsBEVERLY — The City Council Tuesday night approved $28 million to renovate City Hall. Despite a lengthy debate, the council did not vote on the measure until late…
Read more Cahill seeks $28 million City Council approval for City Hall renovationBEVERLY — The City Council Tuesday night approved $28 million to renovate City Hall. Despite a lengthy debate, the council did not vote on the measure until late…
Read more Council OKs $28M for City Hall renovationDetroiters already pay one of the highest tax rates in the state. Is the city ready for another tax hike? A new analysis from the Citizens Research Council…
Read more Study questions whether Detroit sales tax is worth it – Detroit Metro TimesSpeaking in Detroit, President Donald Trump said unearthing and ending fraud nationwide would eliminate the country’s deficit. Trump criticized public services fraud by Somalis in Minnesota and also…
Read more Trump said ending fraud would fix the deficit. It wouldn’tPatty CatalanoFood Editor At The Kitchn, I develop all of your favorite recipes and help you discover your most beloved grocery finds. I have more than 17 years…
Read more 3 Cheap Costco Dinner Finds I’ll Be Buying All Year (They’re All $10 or Less)With Budget 2026 around the corner, expectations are building around a possible change in how long-term capital gains (LTCG) on listed equity and mutual funds are taxed. While…
Read more Budget 2026: Why A Higher LTCG Exemption May Help More Than A Lower Tax RateBEVERLY — The city is facing a nearly $4 million shortfall in funding the fiscal 2027 operating budget. That number — $3,921,385, to be exact — was in…
Read more Beverly faces nearly $4 million budget shortfall this springAfter nearly two months without new consumer price data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest report Thursday, providing a glimpse at energy costs, food prices and…
Read more In his national address, President Trump claimed he’s bringing prices down. Here’s what the data shows.OLYMPIA, Wash. — The first ever Department of Housing is being established at the cabinet level in the state of Washington. Governor Bob Ferguson rolled out his $244…
Read more Washington Governor Rolls Out $244 Million Dollar Supplement Housing Budget – KXLConcentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) in Duplin County, NC. Hog farms can be identified by the lagoons located next to the long hog houses. The hog waste is…
Read more NC leads nation in shrinking environmental agency, leaving water, land unprotectedExplore festive and flavor-forward stoned holiday baking ideas with creative cookie experiments, TikTok hacks, and edible-adjacent treats. Holiday baking is a cherished tradition — but for many Millennials…
Read more Festive and Flavor-Forward Stoned Holiday BakingLearn smart budgeting, gift ideas, and low-cost fun with the broke but festive holiday survival manual. The holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but for many adults,…
Read more The Broke But Festive Holiday Survival ManualBOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed a $2.3 billion supplemental budget Tuesday that plugs revenue gaps from the previous fiscal year and buoys the state’s Medicaid program with…
Read more Healey signs $2.3B closeout budgetKey points: The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently warned of a surge in cyberattacks from “insider threats”–student hackers motivated by dares and challenges–leading to breaches across schools.…
Read more Resilient learning begins with Zero Trust and cyber preparednessEducators in Natomas have informed the district of their readiness to strike if a new contract is not secured, marking a significant development in ongoing negotiations.The Natomas Teachers…
Read more Natomas teachers ready to strike over contract disputesThis Thanksgiving — coming up on Thursday, November 28 — skip the stress of cooking and let Houston’s top restaurants treat you to a festive feast. From family-friendly…
Read more Houston Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving 2025 – Houston Press