GOP Rep Says Reconciliation Bill Is ‘Key’ To Stopping ‘One Of The Largest Tax Increases’ For Most Americans
Rep. Beth Van Dine, R-Texas, said on FOX Business Tuesday night that the lawmakers’ reconciliation bill is “key” to stopping “one of the largest tax increases” Americans could face. . During President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign, the former president promised to address economic issues as Americans voiced concerns about the economy under President Joe Biden. On […]
Arizona election denial hotspot increases security
Inside an early voting counting center in a major battleground area Razor wire. Thick black iron fence. metal detector. armed security guard. Bomb sweep. Security at the center, where workers are counting ballots, mirrors that seen at airports and even prisons. And plans are in place to further beef up security, including drones, police on […]
Maricopa County increases polling locations, staffing amid predicted historic turnout
Phoenix (AZFamily) — With 57 days to go until Election Day, Arizona's largest county is already preparing for historic voter turnout, long lines and two-page ballots.. The move comes as Maricopa County leaders address concerns about fair and secure elections after a rise in voter intimidation and harassment. “We've demonstrated our commitment to worker safety […]
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
When Mahogany Kennedy knocks on a door in Phoenix, Arizona, it's usually someone who is about to become homeless. As one of Maricopa County's 26 constables, it's her job to hand out eviction notices. “We've definitely seen an uptick in evictions over the last few months,” Kennedy said. “I'm doing evictions five days a week.” […]
L.A. DWP ratepayer advocate predicts fee increases in clean energy transition
Los Angeles residents and businesses will face higher electricity bills as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power transitions to 100 percent clean energy, according to a report from the City of Los Angeles Office of Public Accountability. According to the report, monthly bills could rise 7.7% annually over the next few years if […]
Alabama’s spring housing market continues monthly increases, high mortgage rates continue
The Alabama Association of Realtors has released this month's Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report. marchIt shows home sales across the state continue to increase month over month. “The statistics from our latest report indicate that the spring selling season is underway,” said Senia Johnson, president of the Alabama Association of Realtors 2024. “We are […]
Alabama lawmakers cap property tax increases at 7% for reappraisals
The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday passed a bill capping property tax increases in the state, providing relief to homeowners and businesses facing large assessment hikes by capping annual increases in property tax assessments through reassessments at 7%. HB 73 was approved by both houses of Congress, and the bill's sponsors, State Rep. Philip Pettus (R-Killeen) […]
Measure to restrict tax increases can’t appear on California ballot
The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a ballot measure that would have required voter approval for future state tax increases violates the state constitution and cannot appear on the November ballot as scheduled. Justice Goodwin Liu, who wrote the unanimous Supreme Court opinion, wrote that the changes proposed in the bill “substantially alter the […]
GOP candidate Caroleene Dobson signs ‘taxpayer protection pledge’ – vows to oppose any tax increases
Republican primary candidate Caroleen Dobson for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District recently visited Washington, D.C., and stopped by the offices of Americans for Tax Reform. During her stay, Dobson signed the conservative group's Taxpayer Protection Pledge, in which she pledged that if elected to Congress, she would never vote to raise federal taxes. Mr. Dobson explained […]
Alabama’s labor force participation rate increases to 57.2 percent
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday that Alabama's labor force participation rate rose to 57.2% in December. The proportion of prime-age workers increased by 4 points per 10 in 1 year to 78.5%. Prime-age workers are those between the ages of 25 and 54. “Our labor force participation rate continues to rise, […]
