Democrats confront an important decision in the fight over government funding as the shutdown deadline approaches

Democrats face critical choice in government funding battle as shutdown deadline looms

Senate Democrats Face Tough Choices Ahead of Funding Deadline As Congress prepares to reconvene next week, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats are confronting crucial decisions about collaboration with Republicans on government funding. In their last fundraising encounter back in March, Senate Democrats faced backlash from their base. They allowed Republicans to move […]

SBA directs banks to follow Trump’s debanking executive order by December deadline

SBA directs banks to follow Trump’s debanking executive order by December deadline

Small Business Administration Takes Action Against Discriminatory Practices The Small Business Administration’s Advisory Office has reached out to lenders, outlining necessary steps that must be completed by December 5, 2025. According to a recent executive order, federal bank regulators will need to remove any mention of “reputational risk” from their training and evaluation materials. Additionally, […]

IRS extends deadline for electric car buyers to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit

IRS extends deadline for electric car buyers to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit

IRS Extends Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Terms The IRS has revised the phase-out rules for federal tax credits related to electric vehicles, allowing buyers a bit more time to take advantage of the $7,500 tax credit. Previously, there was a September 30th cutoff for the tax credit on new electric vehicles, as well as a […]

AOC misses financial disclosure deadline and excludes fiancé’s finances from records

AOC misses financial disclosure deadline and excludes fiancé’s finances from records

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez isn’t the only one absent from her district; her 2024 financial disclosure documents have also been missing for a significant time. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) requested a 90-day extension upon her return in May but ended up missing the second deadline. She finally submitted the required documents on Wednesday, just a week late. According […]

Deadline approaches for Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare to finalize agreement

Deadline approaches for Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare to finalize agreement

If UnitedHealthcare and Johns Hopkins Medicine can’t come to an agreement soon, tens of thousands may find themselves on the brink of losing their health insurance. The dispute goes beyond just finances; it touches on policies that doctors argue make it increasingly challenging to care for their patients. “We’re facing a deadline of Monday, August […]

Columbia County residents have a deadline of October 15 for their taxes.

Columbia County residents have a deadline of October 15 for their taxes.

As of August 8, 2025, Columbia County has collected over $5.1 million in property tax payments, according to tax collector Rachel Waller. This figure includes personal property, real estate, and mineral production for the 2025 tax year, representing 27% of the initial claim for 2024 taxes. The tax books in Columbia County opened on March […]

Funding crisis threatens as Congress approaches October 1 deadline

Funding crisis threatens as Congress approaches October 1 deadline

Congress Approaches Budget Deadline Amid Halloween Preparations It was mid-July, and the House was already gearing up for summer recess. Strangely enough, Halloween decorations were starting to appear in stores, featuring everything from oversized skeletons to those peanut butter and chocolate pumpkins. It’s not just early marketing—Halloween is officially the next big holiday on the […]