Discover which counties and states have the highest property taxes for U.S. homeowners.
Property Tax Discussions Intensify Amid Budget Constraints Property taxes have long been a contentious topic across the U.S., as political leaders try to strike a balance between necessary funding and the risk of upsetting homeowners and businesses. Recently, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani stirred controversy with a proposal that would significantly raise property taxes […]
Bird flu likely responsible for 1,100 goose deaths in 7 counties
Geese Die in New Jersey, Bird Flu Suspected Recent reports indicate that hundreds of geese have died in New Jersey, with bird flu thought to be the likely cause. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) noted that between February 14 and February 16, over 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were documented across […]
Investigation into election integrity focuses on Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota
Investigation into Election Integrity in Minnesota Counties Two major counties in Minnesota are now under investigation regarding election integrity, focusing on how officials verify voter eligibility and ensure that non-citizens do not register to vote. This comes in the wake of scrutiny surrounding a welfare fraud scandal that has put the Twin Cities in the […]
U.S. residents allocate more than a third of their income to rent in three-quarters of the counties studied.
Renting Trends in the U.S. Many counties across the United States are seeing a rise in the number of renters. Data from real estate analysis firm ATTOM highlights that, in fact, renting a typical three-bedroom property in about 76.9% of the 364 counties analyzed takes up more than a third of a resident’s income. This […]
Texas Republicans abandon plans for hand-counting ballots in Dallas and Hays counties
Texas Republicans Abandon Hand-Counting Ballot Plan In a recent development, Republicans in two Texas counties have decided against proposals to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary elections. The decision seems to stem from concerns about the high costs and challenges involved in adhering to federal election standards. According to reports, the Dallas County Republican […]
Recent research places all 67 Florida counties in order based on property taxes as GOP leaders focus on tax reductions.
Property Tax Rankings for Florida Counties Released Florida Tax Watch has unveiled new findings on property tax rankings across all 67 counties in the state. The CEO of this nonpartisan nonprofit asserts that the report sheds light on the current debate, which is often clouded by confusion surrounding property taxes and their potential repeal in […]
Mealybug pest spreads quickly throughout more than 20 counties in Texas.
Texas agriculture officials have issued an emergency alert this week due to the rapid spread of a newly identified invasive pest affecting over 20 counties. It poses a threat to grazing lands, hay production, and livestock operations statewide. The pest, helicoccus summer belay, commonly known as the grass mealybug, had not previously been documented in […]
Fugitive wanted by authorities granted bond several times in various Texas counties
A man with a lengthy criminal record, Carlos Luci, is drawing attention after being repeatedly granted bail in Texas despite a warrant for his arrest in California, where he is linked to more than 20 prior arrests. Authorities have raised concerns about repeat offenders being released into communities without adequate supervision. Luci, alongside three other […]
Cox HealthPlans ends marketplace insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act in Greene and Webster counties, leaving a cancer patient without coverage.
Insurance Challenges in Greene and Webster Counties SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A few weeks ago, we discussed the ongoing Marketplace Health Insurance Enrollment. Unfortunately, Cox HealthPlans has announced that it will no longer provide insurance for residents of Greene and Webster counties. This change specifically impacts those using the Affordable Care Act marketplace. One local woman, […]
Discover the Ohio counties that chose new ‘piggyback’ property tax relief.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — This year, only a small number of Ohio’s 88 counties chose to implement the state’s new “piggyback” property tax credits designed to help alleviate taxpayer strain after a significant rise in home prices during the pandemic. Counties had until October 31 to decide whether to double the impact of these deductions for […]