ALBUQUERQUE – In June 2024, District 6 City Councilor Nichole Rogers, announced the start of a partnership with Participatory Budgeting of Albuquerque. The Councilor and PBABQ together held a community “Visioning Session” in District 6 on June 18 where community members were invited to envision a Participatory Budgeting Pilot Program in Albuquerque. Then on July … Read more
As Biden administration prepares to forgive the student debt of tens of millions of borrowers — a move experts say could happen as soon as October — it has issued new guidance on who will most likely be eligible for the relief. That’s an important distinction from President Joe Biden’s first effort at sweeping student loan … Read more
MobiHealthNews’ investment series will highlight various stakeholders’ viewpoints on the current landscape of digital health investment and how companies should approach investors and navigate funding opportunities. The following is part one of an eight-part series: Digital health startups in the U.S. raised $5.7 billion across 266 deals in the first half of 2024, and investment … Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out whether she will increase the rate of capital gains tax in her autumn Budget. The levy is charged on profits made from the sale of an asset that has increased in value, such as second homes or shares not held in individual savings accounts (ISAs). During a … Read more
A pair of hotel moguls is charging full steam ahead on the redevelopment of the former Standard Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Ed Scheetz and Ian Schrager have secured a three-year, $121 million construction loan from iBorrow to fund the project on Sunset Boulevard, according to The Real Deal, which first reported the news. Former-operator … Read more
Most state tax systems fall short of the public’s perception of fairness by charging the rich lower tax rates than everyone else. Minnesota is among a small group of states that has chosen a different path. In Who Pays?, our comprehensive study of state and local taxes, Minnesota stands apart from the pack with a … Read more
Zixi is set to showcase features and functionalities that allow broadcasters, OTT providers, sports leagues, regional sports networks and local affiliates to reach global audiences by leveraging the Zixi Enabled Network at IBC2024. In the current environment of organisational cost-cutting and the drive for global corporate profitability, this global network, which includes over 1,400 media … Read more
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are bouncing back after the market experienced its worst day in two years on Monday, but the average investor may still be understandably spooked. Over a three day losing streak, the S&P 500 dipped more than 6% before rallying again Tuesday, up 1.6% in midday trading. “This is what an … Read more
Housing affordability remains a pressing issue in Chicagoland. As a commissioner for the Cook County Board of Review, I am acutely aware of the financial burden property taxes impose on families. Recent findings by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) highlight the role property tax “circuit breakers” can play in alleviating this burden. … Read more
BOSTON – It’s almost tax free weekend in Massachusetts. Here’s what to know about the annual sales tax holiday that many in the state circle on their calendar when planning a big-ticket purchase. When is tax free weekend in Massachusetts? The Legislature this year approved the 2024 Massachusetts sales tax holiday weekend for Saturday, Aug. … Read more