LANSING, Mich. — While trees are in full bloom and many Michiganders are in the midst of spring cleaning, Michigan Unclaimed Property is also getting into the act, rolling out a fresh new look and feel of its own. Visitors to Michigan Unclaimed Property’s website will find an updated design, highlighted by refreshed colors, better
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of homeowners is taking tax relief into their own hands — fighting to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would abolish property taxes. Property taxes are at an all-time high for Marlene Homan in Cleveland. “When you’re on Social Security, that’s a lot of money,” Homan said
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The California solar industry is pushing back on a proposed state bill some say could hurt people using solar panels. Proponents say it will stop solar from being subsidized by conventional customers. AB 942 is the bill, which would make changes to Net Energy Metering (NEM) agreements. These include, when properties are
A King County Superior Court judge on Monday denied a request to overturn the sale of the former headquarters of the Seattle Black Firefighters Association, which has been at the center of a bitter legal battle dividing active and retired members for more than three years. The association, a dues-paying membership group aimed at supporting
Plans to dramatically reduce the number of housing units in the Hershey West End development, eliminate rental apartments and add green space to the 245-acre development were announced Tuesday. The changes to the Derry Township development are a response to suggestions from the community, said The Milton Hershey School and the Hershey Trust Company, developers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you have questions about construction permits or property violations, the New York City Department of Buildings wants to hear them. The city agency — which enforces building codes, zoning regulations, and construction safety practices across all five boroughs — is hosting a free Staten Island community event this Saturday, and
MEDINA, Ohio — With spring in full swing, Medina Building Official Dan Gladish wants to make property owners aware of the city’s tall grass ordinance. “Grass and weeds should not exceed 6 inches (in height) on any lot within the city,” Gladish said at the May 12 City Council meeting. “The building department is responsible
The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. Late last week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost determined organizers aiming to abolish property taxes had provided a “fair and truthful” summary of their proposed constitutional amendment. The next step is for the state ballot board
Last weekend, authorities called for a detailed assessment of the property damaged in Poonch, the border district worst hit by the Pakistani shelling between May 7 and 10 read more Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that houses destroyed by Pakistani shelling will be compensated for by the region’s government. Speaking
Cape Coral Florida firefighters rescue alligator stuck in storm drain A passerby noticed the alligator was stuck in a storm drain and alerted officials. Discharging a firearm is often prohibited in Florida residential areas, so check local ordinances before shooting at an animal, even if it’s invasive. Permits are required for trapping most nuisance animals,