Ex-Redlands Deputy Chief leads California’s public payroll in 2025 without employment
High Earnings for Ex-Police Deputy Chief Amid Controversy Unless you’re a certain former police deputy chief from Redlands who ended up at the peak of California’s public payroll without actually working last year, making a million dollars typically requires a lot of effort. Recent data from the Secretary of State’s Office reveals that this deputy […]
Mets dismiss manager Carlos Mendoza following a 34-47 record with a $330 million payroll
Mets Make Major Changes Amid Disappointing Season The New York Mets are in a tough spot, and they’re shaking things up in the clubhouse. Carlos Mendoza, who took the Mets to the National League Championship Series in his first year as manager back in 2024, is no longer with the team. The situation hit a […]
Undocumented Immigrant Sentenced to 8 Years for $89 Million Payroll Fraud
Illegal Alien Sentenced for $89 Million Payroll Fraud An undocumented immigrant was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for involvement in an $89 million payroll fraud scheme that enabled illegal construction workers and their employers to evade taxes. “Today, we held individuals from Honduras accountable for a bold scheme that defrauded U.S. taxpayers of […]
Undocumented Immigrant Receives 8-Year Sentence for $89 Million Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Payroll Tax Fraud The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that a Honduran national has been sentenced to eight years in prison for running an extensive cash payroll system that illegally employed migrants. The scheme reportedly involved nearly $89 million over several years. Mario Flores pleaded guilty in March to […]
Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax associated with 30,000 job losses, report reveals
Seattle Faces Job Losses After Payroll Tax Implementation A recent report from the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) highlights significant economic challenges faced by the city since the introduction of the “Jumpstart” payroll tax in 2020. The findings indicate that Seattle has seen a loss of thousands of jobs and a decline in property values. The […]
Mets and Phillies face potential playoff elimination despite a combined payroll of nearly $700 million.
2026 MLB Season: Struggles for Mets and Phillies As the 2026 Major League Baseball season kicks off, it’s hard to believe that most teams have only played about 17% of their 162-game schedule. Yet, the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, both thought to be contenders for the World Series, are already buried in […]
Mets and Dodgers series breaks record with $1.07 billion in payroll
Billion Dollar Series Between Mets and Dodgers This week, the New York Mets are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in a series that’s garnering attention for more than just the game itself. The combined payroll of both teams has reached an astonishing $1.09 billion, which is quite a […]
Dodgers’ $400 million payroll receives compliments from Manny Machado and Bryce Harper
Dodgers Aim for Third Consecutive World Series Title The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2026 season with hopes of clinching their third straight World Series title. They’ve bolstered their already impressive 40-man roster by adding yet another All-Star. This surge in spending has led to complaints from some in the baseball community […]
Andrew Friedman discusses Dodgers’ payroll and spending on free agents
The Evolution of Andrew Friedman’s Dodgers Back in 2008, when Andrew Friedman was with the Tampa Bay Rays, his team had an annual salary of just $43 million, which was the second-lowest across Major League Baseball. Fast forward to last year, and Friedman’s Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series, but this time […]
Mamdani and Hochul are urged to back a payroll tax to finance universal child care, according to a progressive think tank.
New Year, New Taxes? State employees in New York are set to face higher taxes as funding for a large universal child care initiative is on the horizon, championed by the newly elected Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul. A recent study indicates a substantial fiscal challenge ahead. The Fiscal Policy Institute, a progressive […]