California Dems kill GOP bid to exempt tips from taxes

California's Democratic-controlled Legislature has rejected a Republican proposal to exempt tip income from state income taxes, denying a proposal similar to policy proposals supported by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. “It is disappointing that the Legislature decided not to consider providing much-needed relief to California workers,” Republican state Sen. Rosilis Ochoa […]
Hochul mulls lower-cost NYC congestion toll — with city workers exempt — but will wait until after election: sources

Gov. Kathy Hawkle is considering proposing to reduce Manhattan’s congestion fee but would not impose the fee on city employees such as police officers or teachers, The Washington Post has learned. It’s unclear how far the governor plans to push for a Midtown road tax after abruptly shelving a controversial $15 toll plan in June, […]