Gov. Hochul tells NY biz leaders ‘I want you to stay here’ as she promises not to raise income taxes in 2025
Governor Kathy Hawkle has promised not to raise income taxes on New Yorkers next year, saying she doesn't want businesses to flee the state. The Democrat, who infuriated the left wing of his party by refusing to raise income taxes in this year's state budget, said Friday he wants to stay that course in 2025. […]
Tennessee To Add 10% ‘Talent Fee’ To 2025 Football Ticket Prices To Raise NIL Money For Athletic Programs
As a fan it's a bit frustrating but we want to win, right? University of Tennessee Athletic Department Announced The university said in an email sent to season ticket holders on Tuesday that it will be charging a 10% “talent fee” on football tickets starting with the 2025 season, which will be used to cover […]
Futures inch higher as traders raise bets on bigger Fed rate cut By Reuters – Investing.com
By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday as investors reassessed the chances of a bigger interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, while shares of aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE:) fell after factory workers went on strike. Traders' expectations of a 50 basis point cut […]
California city attempts to raise cost of gas stoves to ‘disincentivize’ natural gas infrastructure
The Wall Street Journal editorial board slammed the city of Berkeley's attempt to raise the cost of installing gas stoves in commercial and residential buildings. “Democrats say they're not after gas stoves, but look at how the People's Republic of Berkeley is trying to make them obsolete,” the Wall Street Journal wrote. The editorial was […]
Brooklyn Parents Raise Alarm over All-Male Migrant Shelter Near Private School
Residents of Brooklyn, New York, said “no one knew about it and no one agreed” to a shelter for immigrant men opening near the private Christian school their children attend. A 400-bed shelter for men Open According to Fox News, the incident occurred in April in the borough's Gowanus neighborhood, just outside City Life Academy. […]
Eton to raise fees to £63,000 in response to VAT change | Private schools
Eton has written to parents saying it will increase tuition fees by a fifth after the government removed VAT exemption for private schools, raising annual fees from £52,749 to around £63,000. “The president and alumni regret that the government has chosen to tax education in this manner,” the university said in the letter. “Furthermore, we […]
School cellphone bans take effect in some US states, as experts raise issues
Several U.S. states and school districts are heeding calls for stricter rules or even an outright ban on student cell phone use. Arizona is reportedly the latest state to try to limit use, with state lawmakers arguing that while districts can address the issue individually, broader legislation is needed. In April, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed […]
DOJ sues software firm, alleging pricing algorithm enables landlords to raise rents
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued property management software company RealPage on Friday, alleging that the company’s pricing algorithms allow landlords to share sensitive pricing information and increase rents. The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington, alleges that RealPage violated antitrust laws by restricting competition […]
GOP leaders push House members to raise more cash to combat Harris enthusiasm
House Republican Campaign Chairman Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) urged lawmakers in a private conference call on Thursday to step up fundraising efforts and investments as Democratic enthusiasm grows following Vice President Harris’ announcement that she is running for president. Hudson’s plea, the Republican National Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) chairman, comes after the House Democratic Campaign Committee outraised […]
Jamie Dimon backs ‘Buffett Rule’ to raise taxes on millionaires
Billionaire banking executive Jamie Dimon has said he supports taxing the wealthy to pay down the national debt. The CEO of JPMorgan Chase said he supports the so-called “Buffett Rule,” which would require everyone making more than $1 million a year to pay a minimum effective tax rate of 30% on their income. Reducing the […]