Cochise County Leaders Talk About Jail Funding and Sales Tax Issues in Community Gathering
Challenges in Cochise County Governance During a recent public meeting in Sierra Vista, local leaders highlighted significant issues surrounding the county’s outdated prison facilities and the financial strains on governance. Discussions quickly shifted to the proposed half-cent sales tax intended to fund necessary upgrades, revealing a stark contrast in the economic realities across Cochise County. […]
Cochise County to Hold November Vote on New Jail Funding via Half-Cent Sales Tax
Public Meeting Addresses Need for New Prison Facilities in Cochise County On September 17, 2025, Cochise County officials held a public meeting to discuss critical proposals aimed at addressing the urgent necessity for new prison facilities. This conference was a platform for laying out both the financial and operational aspects of the initiative, which will […]
County Board Proposes $100 Million Bond for New Jail Building Considering Tax Implications
County Moves Forward with New Prison Project A significant meeting of the Author Bad government took place on September 17, 2025, in Kochise County. Officials gathered to outline the financial framework for a new prison, aiming to enhance local law enforcement capabilities. During the meeting, it was revealed that around $1 million has already been […]
Gary Palmer: Major tax cuts for those earning under $100,000 a year
US Rep. Gary Palmer Discusses Benefits of Recent Legislation US Representative Gary Palmer has clarified the advantages of the significant legislation passed by Congress earlier this year. This settlement package allocates $4.5 trillion in tax cuts from the Trump administration, which are set to expire soon. It waives income tax on tips, overtime wages, and […]
Marshall County adopts measure against alterations to online sales tax
Marshall County Opposes State’s Simplified Seller Change Recently, the Marshall County Commission passed a resolution against the state’s proposed simplified seller change. This makes Marshall County one of the latest entities involved in a growing struggle over revenue generation for local governments. Last month, the Alabama County Association voted to oppose modifications to the current […]
Stephen Moore: Halt the Hidden IRS $700 Billion Tax Hike
Concerns Over IRS Changes Under Biden President Donald Trump once made significant strides in reducing the IRS’s power, but there are fears that the agency has become a tool for targeting political adversaries. Historically, Secretary John Marshall stated that “the power to tax is the power to destroy.” This sentiment appears to have resonated with […]
Government Allocates Funds to Help Tribal Government Struggling with Tax Debts Against Trump
Federal agencies are investing significant sums—tens of millions of dollars—into California’s Native American tribal governments that are critical of President Trump, as their leaders frequently delay tax payments, according to a new report. The Kumeyaay Nation and its Sycuan Band reportedly garnered over $2.5 million in state and federal tax liens from 1986 to 2024, […]
Alabama begins tax cuts on groceries and family necessities today as Republican lawmakers calculate $1.5 billion in tax savings.
Major Sales Tax Changes in Alabama Starting today, Alabama shoppers will notice two significant adjustments in sales tax at the register. The sales tax on groceries will decrease from 3% to 2%, while a new three-year exemption will eliminate the 4% state sales tax on baby, birth, and menstrual products. For groceries, the 2% tax […]
Cochise County talks about building a new jail and the upcoming sales tax vote
Sierra Vista Meeting Discusses Future of Cochise County Jail A public meeting held in Sierra Vista on August 20, 2025, centered on significant discussions regarding the future of the Cochise County jail. The primary topic was the proposal to construct a new prison, contingent on a half-cent sales tax that residents will vote on in […]
New tax exemption for menstrual products in Alabama begins Monday
Alabama Implements Tax Exemptions for Essential Products Alabama’s new tax exemptions for menstrual products and other family necessities take effect on Monday, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to these essential items. Beginning September 1, a 4% sales tax exemption will be applied to tampons, pads, menstrual cups, obstetric supplies, as well as […]