Gavin Newsom’s staff member gets $50,000 for unused vacation days
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, who left amid a federal fraud investigation, reportedly received $50,000 in benefits upon retirement. Dana Williamson cashed in around $30,000 in unused vacation time and was on the state’s payroll until January 31. Her resignation was confirmed seven weeks after it became public, as shown by state […]
New York Republicans aim to access unused green energy funds to provide credits for increasing utility costs
Republicans Propose Green Energy Fund for NY Utility Relief ALBANY – Congressional Republicans are looking to activate a dormant multibillion-dollar “green” energy fund to offer rebates and credits to help New Yorkers manage soaring electricity and gas bills. This initiative is part of a wider range of proposals introduced by Republican lawmakers that aim to […]
Countless acres of American farmland owned by foreigners remain unused across the nation.
Millions of acres of farmland across the U.S. are privately owned, but a portion of that land is owned by foreign entities and is often left unused. Recent data from the USDA highlights this issue, showing a significant profit margin associated with foreign ownership of farmland. According to the USDA’s online dashboard, over 45 million […]
Authorities Caution That Almost $1 Billion in Unused COVID Benefits May Be Vulnerable to Fraud
A government watchdog has flagged nearly $1 billion in unemployment benefits from the pandemic that may fall prey to fraud. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General highlighted issues with prepaid debit card benefits and the state’s Office of Unclaimed Property, as reported by a recent article. The Inspector General, Anthony P. D’Esposito, […]
Mamdani called to develop housing on unused CUNY campuses, according to a report
Call for Affordable Housing on CUNY Campuses A think tank focused on urban issues is urging City Hall to create thousands of affordable housing units on New York University City campuses and unused parking lots in all five boroughs. The Center for Urban Futures made this suggestion in a recent report that recommends utilizing vacant […]
Bitcoin Targets Unused Liquidity: $64,000 Support Might Be the Next Aim
Bitcoin at a Crucial Juncture Following a Week of Decline Bitcoin is currently hovering around a significant liquidity area after experiencing a week of downtrends. Traders seem to be eyeing the untested range around $64,000. With recent price movements suggesting potential short-term volatility, the next steps may hinge on whether Bitcoin dips to this lower […]
Former aide to Mass. Gov. Maura Healey charged with drug trafficking accidentally received $30,000 for unused vacation days.
On Tuesday, Governor Maura Healey confirmed that a former aide, accused of sending eight kilograms of cocaine to the state Capitol, had received over $30,000 for unused vacation time. Lamar Cook, aged 45, was pulling in around $99,000 annually and received an extra $31,438.56 in “buybacks” after his unexpected arrest in late October, according to […]
Leasing gold: How the wealthy are earning money from their unused bullion
Growing Demand for Gold Leasing Gaurav Mathur, who started SafeGold, a platform focused on gold investment, mentioned that many of his affluent clients are now more at ease with lending their gold holdings. This shift seems noticeable, especially in recent months. This year, gold prices have surged by about 55%, after falling back from the […]
The wealthy are leasing their unused gold bars for profit while prices stay at record levels.
Gold Leasing Grows Amid Record Prices This year has seen gold prices soar to new highs, prompting wealthy investors and family offices to rethink how they store their gold. Instead of letting their bars collect dust in vaults, many are opting to lease their bullion. This approach, which generates interest, challenges the common notion of […]
Republican Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Introduces Legislation To Save Taxpayers Billions By Addressing Unused and Misused COVID Funds
New Bill Proposed to Refund Unused COVID-19 Funds Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa recently introduced a bill that promises to reclaim unused COVID-19 stimulus funds—an estimated $65 billion. This initiative, dubbed the Unspent COVID-19 Funds Refund Act, could save taxpayers significantly more than previous efforts to repeal similar funding under the Trump administration. On Thursday, […]