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House votes to legalize online sports betting and divert $600M to pension system
Proponents say this could generate tens of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue, but critics warn it would fuel gambling addiction and hurt brick-and-mortar casinos.
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report
Baltimore health department reportedly separated employees by race for DEI training using taxpayer funds, sparking widespread controversy.
Opinion | A Taxpayer Revolt Could Shake Up Oregon Politics
Nearly 200,000 Oregonians signed a petition to put a tax-repeal proposal on the ballot.
Philly businesses face new city taxes and higher bills this season
An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
Galaxy S26 pricing leaks again: France is the latest to face a steep Samsung "tax"
The latest figures suggest a massive €180 jump for some models.
Maine GOP calls for tax cuts, not checks
Last week in her final State of the State Address, Mills, a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, laid out what she called her “affordability agenda.” That includes $300 checks to about 725,000 Mainers who make less than $75,000 a year.
Supreme Court clears way for Norman entertainment district, OU arena without public vote
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday the City of Norman can move forward with a controversial tax-increment financing plan for a massive entertainment district and new University of Oklahoma ba…
Opinion: Who really pays for business tax cuts in New Hampshire?
Discover the potential consequences of a proposed Business Enterprise Tax cut in New Hampshire, including budget strain and minimal benefits for businesses.
Winter's low humidity and your health: How dry air leads to chapped lips, flaky skin and helps germs grow
Besides the bone-chilling cold, it's been unusually, uncomfortably dry this winter, boosting the misery index even more.
Dem CA governor candidates seek daylight during first debate
A question about taxing billionaires created perhaps the most indelible moment at Tuesday night’s debate hosted by KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings, records show
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) separated employees by race for a series of taxpayer-funded equity meetings, according to internal documents obtaine
Anfernee Simons trade grades: Celtics earn 'B' for landing Bulls' Nikola Vučević
The Celtics take a step toward ducking the luxury tax while adding a big man
Mayor Mamdani Joins DCWP and NYC Health + Hospitals to Promote Free Tax Preparation Services for New Yorkers - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – Today, Mayor Mamdani joined the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), NYC Health + Hospitals
Ferguson says he can’t support WA income tax bill without changes
Gov. Bob Ferguson says he won't support a proposed millionaire's tax without changes to send more of the proceeds back to the pockets of Washingtonians.
Democrats unveil WA income tax on people earning over $1 million
Washington state Democrats unveiled a bill to tax residents earning over $1 million annually. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already pledged to sign it — with a condition.
How GoCab Built A Business With Purpose In Africa And Beyond
GoCab enables drivers in Africa and other emerging markets to purchase their own vehicles so they can build sustainable businesses such as taxi and courier services
Musheinesh: Trump ignores the devastating toll tariffs have on Michigan businesses
No person — not even the President of the United States — has the unilateral power to slap taxes on the entire nation whenever they feel like it.
Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
Waymo says its ambitions are global.
Proposed hospital bill could send local tax dollars out of county
An effort to increase collaboration and improve health care has some unintended consequences, including more power with less oversight.
Norton Rose Fulbright expands business practice with five partners in two cities
New arrivals advance firm’s transactional and healthcare capabilities in key US marketsChicago, IL, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced a powerful expansion of its business practice with the addition of an impressive group of corporate, private equity, healthcare, finance and tax lawyers who further enhance the firm’s robust transactional capabilities. Andrew Smolik and Michael Flood join Norton Rose Fulbright’s St. Louis office, as Seth Aigner
Hefty taxes kick back in for small Philly businesses
Many businesses are likely unprepared and unaware they need to start paying the city's Business Income and Receipts Tax.
Expected rise in uninsured Ohioans could signal new stress for providers, poorer public health
Expiration of enhanced tax credits that helped hundreds of thousands of Ohioans afford health insurance has the health care industry bracing for new stress on already-challenged resources and a long-term decline in public health.
Mandelson quits Labour as Epstein documents reveal he promised to amend tax on bank bonuses
The peer said he resigned his membership of the party to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’
India hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers
India's government on Sunday handed a major win to Apple by allowing foreign companies to freely provide machines to their contract manufacturers set up in certain areas for five years, without fearing any tax risk.
Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month, state gets $521K
After giving more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and DraftKings, the sports books dominating the MO market, paid no taxes.
IRS proposes using NAICS to determine lines of business for certain fringe benefit exclusions
The North American Industry Classification System, already in use for other tax purposes, replaces a specified manual that has not been updated since 1974.
Dueling S.F. ballot measures will pit unions against business leaders
The stage has been set for an expensive battle between labor unions and San Francisco’s business community over how the city should tax big businesses. Here’s what to know about the ballot...
Owner of Wichita accounting business charged with 50 counts in federal court
She is accused of using client money for personal expenses, including more than $11,000 to the Plastic Surgery Center, court documents say.
Local business owners seem pleased by Richmond’s upgraded portal, doubled BPOL tax threshold
Richmond announced upgrades to its RVA Business portal in early January and doubled the Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax threshold. Here’s how a few local businesses…
Michigan Matters: A new entertainment and sales tax for Detroit?
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
Michigan Matters talks potential for new entertainment and sales tax for Detroit
Chicago-area retail sales rose amid tariff threats
Threats of tariffs had Chicago-area consumers spending big on clothing and appliances, retail sales tax data from the first half of 2025 shows.Retail sales in the Chicago area jumped 16.1% year over year in the first six months of 2025, rising to nearly $97.5 billion, according to a report from…
Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month but deductions leave state with only $521K
Missourians placed more than half-a-billion dollars in bets on sporting events in December but promotional offers offset the taxable profits.
Gavin Newsom says he's 'burdened by the facts' as he criticizes California billionaire wealth tax proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom doubled down on his criticism of the proposed billionaire wealth tax, warning it could cut school and safety funding rather than solve budget issues.
CA groups seek local taxes to offset federal health care cuts
An L.A. health care coalition is trying to qualify a measure for the June ballot in order to head off impending health care funding problems.
Coalition seeks LA County sales tax vote to offset federal healthcare funding cuts
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider whether to place a half-cent sales tax measure in front of voters. Revenues would be used to create a coverage program for people who lose their Medi-Cal.
Rep. Morelle calls for lawmakers to extend ACA tax credits
The House of Representatives recently approved a bill that would extend those tax credits for three years. It has yet to be voted on in the Senate.
Gen X and millennial inheritance could take a hit due to health care costs and taxes
Generation X and millennials who may be receiving an inheritance from the previous generations may be receiving less than expected due to health care costs and taxes, according to experts. NBC News' Brian Cheung breaks down how this will impact the younger generation.
Council Speaker looks to savings, not taxes, for budget
Mayor Mamdani says the city faces a $12 billion budget gap.
Having that high-deductible health plan might kill you, literally
With ACA tax credits gone, more people are turning to high-deductible plans.
Man clears driveway with autonomous snow blower during storm
Forget robotaxis — a man and his robo-snow blower were the envy of X during the weekend's winter storm.
A Business Owner Is Getting Divorced, Asks Dave Ramsey If He'll Lose The Business. 'She's Actually 98% Owner Of The Business And I'm 2% Owner'
A Texas business owner is facing a painful split, not just from his wife, but potentially from the company he helped build. He says he’s done almost all the work since 2021, but legally owns just 2% of the business. His wife holds the other 98%, a structure their accountant recommended for tax reasons. Divorce And Ownership Don't Match Up Manny, who shared his story on the “EntreLeadership” podcast recently with personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, said, “She’s actually 98% owner of the business
Hampton Town Meeting preview: Voters to weigh ICE pact, business trash
Should the town budget and proposed money articles gain approval, a homeowner with a $600,000 property will see a $301.24 increase in their tax bill.
Medicare Advantage Insurers Face New Curbs on Overcharges in Trump Plan That Reins in Payments
Proposed Trump administration changes to federal Medicare Advantage payments would stop health insurers from mining patient data for extra medical diagnoses that generate more bills to taxpayers even without treatment.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms
Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the overall cost of living. Following the expiration of the ACA enhanced tax credits, two-thirds of the public say Congress did the “wrong thing” by not extending them.
Louisiana restructured child care tax credits for businesses to help families, workers
State leaders restructured and renamed a tax credit program for childcare businesses and businesses that invest in child care, which early childhood education advocates say will increase the quality of child care and ease parents back into the workforce.
Trump’s National Guard deployments have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million dollars
President Donald Trump’s sweeping deployment of National Guard troops to several major cities across the United States cost taxpayers approximately $496 million from June through December last year, according to an estimate from the Congressional Budget Office.
State approves tax credits for 6 business projects, including 2 in Cuyahoga County
CSA America Testing & Certification and Rupes USA are expanding in Cuyahoga County with tax credits from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.
Mamdani weighs in on budget gap, ICE enforcement and raising taxes
The mayor sat down with NY1 for a wide-ranging interview.
Hochul downplays Mamdani's ask for tax hikes
She argued the state has enough cash to pay for current operations.
Sergey Brin Spends $20 Million on California Political Effort Amid Wealth Tax Debate
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, is donating toward campaigns to solve California’s housing crisis, spurring other billionaires to pitch in. Their efforts may also help ward off a wealth tax.
Teamsters California endorses proposed billionaires tax
Teamsters California, with 250,000 members statewide, becomes the largest union to back the proposed November ballot measure to enact a onetime billionaires tax.
Ashley Capps named one of SPIN's 2026 most influential people in music
Ashley Capps, who created Big Ears and co-founded Bonnaroo, has enriched countless people by bringing them music from the world's best artists.
Another Threat to VA Health Care
A VA privatization pilot in Congress could weaken veterans’ care, degrade quality, and cost taxpayers over $100 billion a year, experts warn.
MLB teams that spent the most money this offseason
The hot stove has officially cooled into a pile of ash and receipts. While some front offices spent the winter guarding their wallets, others treated the luxury tax threshold like a mere suggestion, handing out nine-figure contracts to reshape the…
Governor’s goal of getting Oregon on CNBC’s Top 10 States for Business is misguided
Not only are the CNBC rankings irrelevant, the goal could serve as a pretext for giving corporate lobbyists what they’re always after: tax cuts.
Who Really Pays for Business Tax Cuts in New Hampshire?
NHFPI’s own analysis of business tax rate reductions in New Hampshire found that the business tax rate reductions cost the state about a billion dollars in revenue from 2016 to 2024.
What every new business needs to know about compliance
Hiring your first employee can feel like stepping into a whole new world, especially when taxes, worker classification and payroll feel unfamiliar. In this episode of Small Business Smarts, we explore what new business owners need to know to stay compliant from day one. For more information, visit ADP.com/SPARK
Can the Florida Legislature keep politics off campuses
A measure would, among other things, prevent partisan political parties and fundraising at public institutions, which the sponsors say belong to the taxpayers. Some say it would restrict free speech on college campuses.
Who really pays for business tax cuts in New Hampshire?
Earlier this month, the New Hampshire House passed what looks like a tiny change: a 0.05 percentage point cut to the Business Enterprise Tax. But this small number masks big consequences.
Fiscal Policy Institute: BET tax cut would fail to spur business growth
A cut in the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) that recently won approval in the Republican-led House of Representatives would cost the state treasury $26 million a year and do little
How Americans could get a $1,000 boost this tax season
The filing season for 2025 tax returns is officially open and American taxpayers are expected to see larger tax refunds after filing due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
In service to state, WVU, WVU Health System pump more than $14B into West Virginia economy, landmark study finds
Conducted by national consulting firm Tripp Umbach, what is the most comprehensive study to date quantifies the combined annual statewide impact of West Virginia University and WVU Health System — under the WVU Medicine brand — at $14.3 billion, making up 17% of West Virginia’s total gross domestic product and contributing $890 million in state and local taxes.
What happened in Iowa politics the week of Jan. 19-23
Listen to IPR's Katarina Sostaric and Meghan McKinney review the latest from the Iowa Capitol. In week two of the legislative session, lawmakers considered bills related to property tax relief, eminent domain and higher education.
Why federal tax refunds may be bigger than usual
Tax-filing season has officially begun and will run though April 15.
No Small Business Relief in Millionaire Tax Bill
Washington state legislative report for January 25
A millionaire in California explains why he's happy to pay more taxes
A millionaire in California shares why he supports the state's proposed billionaire wealth tax — and why he doesn't plan to move away.
Waymo robotaxis are being used as chauffeurs for parents' kids
Some parents are using Waymo robotaxis as personal chauffeurs for their kids — even though it's against Waymo's and some state rules.
Crockett, Talarico take on affordability, ICE and Trump during Texas primary debate
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidates weighed in on everything from foreign policy and the recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela to healthcare costs and whether they'd support raising taxes on billionaires.
North Dakota Legislature passes several bills unrelated to rural health access
The bills included a correction in property tax law that ensures residents get the full $1,600 primary residence credit enacted last year.
120,000 Ohio families lost health insurance this month. Here’s who to blame
How Republican lawmakers blocked health insurance subsidies while enjoying taxpayer-funded coverage themselves, leaving working Ohioans to suffer the consequences.
Salem City Council to vote on repealing downtown parking tax
Salem City Council will vote on Jan. 26 on whether to advance a bill repealing the Downtown Parking Tax District.
This Week in Science: A Cannabis Standard Measure, Bizarre Lifeforms, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Student-loan borrowers facing new debt relief, forgiveness whiplash
Trump gave defaulted student-loan borrowers a major break on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure. Still, thousands are waiting for debt relief.
Miami-Dade tax collector sued over Cuba-related business crackdown
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez is being sued by a local travel agency over his efforts to target businesses he claims are doing business with the Cuban government.
HUD orders citizenship verification after audit reveals ineligible tenants in taxpayer-funded housing
Trump administration orders public housing authorities to verify tenant citizenship within 30 days or face federal sanctions following HUD audit findings.
New Report: ‘Invest in MI Kids’ Undercuts State’s Business Climate, Hurts Small Business
Michigan’s business community could be facing a pivotal moment if the proposed graduated income tax ballot measure gains enough signatures to move forward for voter consideration.
A dozen 2026 tax-planning moves to help your business owner clients
The OBBBA reshaped several baseline assumptions for 2026 planning around state and local tax, above-the-line deductions and updated inflation adjustments.
McKee finally endorsed a millionaire’s tax. Progressives and business groups aren’t happy.
Gov. Dan McKee's endorsement of a millionaire's tax in his fiscal 2027 proposal has reignited a longstanding policy debate, with progressive lawmakers saying McKee's proposal does not go far enough, and business groups slamming any income tax hikes.
Some Miami-Dade businesses illegally do business with Cuban government, tax collector says
Dariel Fernandez, Miami-Dade County’s tax collector, said he is going after businesses doing business with the Cuban government.
Chicopee business seized by state over tax delinquency
Sign Techniques fabricated and installed signs for many local businesses.
Oregon business owner gets prison for laundering drug money to Mexico
Mother of three children, all U.S. citizens, now faces deportation after using her La Popular stores to transfer millions in drug proceeds.
Mysterious Giants Could Be a Whole New Kind of Life That No Longer Exists
It’s like nothing around today.
Taxpayers could owe more in 2027 as health subsidies expire
Millions of Americans who saw their health insurance subsidies expire on Jan. 1 could end up owing more money when they file their taxes.
Cornyn says ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ reshapes El Paso’s economy. Here's how
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn stopped in El Paso to discuss tax cuts for families as part of the federal legislation.
The Best and Worst States to Start a Business in 2026, Ranked
New data reveals where entrepreneurs have the greatest success and face the biggest challenges when starting a business in 2026.
Trump floats idea to extend business tax break to homeowners
President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzlerland, floated the idea of allowing depreciation for personal residences.
These Beaufort County businesses owe the state over $1.5 million in unpaid taxes
The South Carolina Department of Revenue published its list of top delinquent taxpayers, and 11 local businesses are on it.
Gov. Tina Kotek has a plan to boost Oregon businesses, but challenges remain steep
Lawmakers and business leaders in Oregon have argued the state's tax and regulatory landscape is too harsh for businesses. Gov. Tina Kotek has signaled she wants to change Oregon's business reputation.
Important tax information issued on health coverage forms
As we approach tax season, Benefits Strategy is sharing information about Forms 1095-C and 1095-B, which are related to health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Florida’s signature industry shows up for Tourism Day at the Capitol
Tourism spending produces an estimated $2K in tax savings per Florida family, VISIT FLORIDA says.
Montgomery restaurant owner loses business license due to unpaid sales taxes
Cedric Sanders was not present at Tuesday's council meeting.
Hochul promises no new taxes for 2026, despite pressure from Mamdani
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $260 billion spending plan on Tuesday.
U.S. Small Business Administration Releases 2025 Annual Report
Trump SBA Highlights Historic Year of Main Street Growth and Optimism driven by Tax Cuts, Deregulation, Fair Trade and Record LendingWASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the historic Year One results of the agency under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The report documents the SBA’s return to its statutory mission of strengthening small busi
Tax committee Republicans press for Treasury crackdown on nonprofits promoting fraud, 'anti-American' hate
House Republicans demand Treasury Secretary Bessent crack down on nonprofits allegedly manipulating tax codes for anti-American activities and fraud schemes.
Three-year corporate N.Y. tax extension to fund $260B budget
The increased COVID-era tax on businesses, originally sunsetting April 1, is poised to generate an additional $1.6 billion annually.
New statewide insurance trust enters 2026 with sustained growth and millions more in taxpayer savings
'By harnessing the power of the group district membership, FLEHT is able to perform for the whole what is not possible individually.'
Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?
Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia look stacked for next season, while Indiana will need to reload after winning the title.