March 14, 2025

government finances

Finance

PERSONAL FINANCE: Changes coming to 401(k)s in 2025 | Business

Congress passed the Secure 2.0 Act in 2022 to expand saving opportunities for individuals who have access to savings vehicles like 401(k)s and workplace savings plans. Several of the bill’s provisions go into effect in 2025 and, if you’re like many workers, your 401(k) or workplace savings plan is likely the foundation of your retirement

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Property

McCracken County Fiscal Court has first reading on updated property code | News

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Property

Dalton school board to hold off on vote on property tax rate | Local News

Dalton Board of Education Chair Matt Evans said this week board members will not vote on a property tax rate for fiscal year 2025 until they receive a certified tax digest from the Whitfield County assessors office. The fiscal year began July 1. “We originally had scheduled to vote on a tentative millage (Monday) but (Superintendent

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Property

Ruling strikes down Indiana residential property tax policy

A landmark Indiana Tax Court ruling is poised to upend residential property tax collections across the state — even before the property tax cut proposals of the candidates for governor have a chance to be considered by next year’s General Assembly. In a case originating in Lake County, Indiana Tax Court Judge Justin McAdam last

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Property

Omaha taxpayers voice support for schools, equitable property taxes at town hall

A need for equity and support for public schools was at the top of the minds of more than 150 Omaha-area residents gathered Sunday for a legislative town hall at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The forum was organized by a group of state senators representing the Omaha and Lincoln areas after Nebraska Gov.

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Funds

School code dictates how billions in Pa. education funds are spent | Local News

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers finalized the new state budget last week, allocating billions of taxpayer dollars for operations in 2024-25, but related code bills will detail exactly how that money is put into action. A look at the new school code shows formula shifts altering how state subsidies are shared with private schools, accountability directives

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Property

Finding equity in property tax cuts and education funding

Grace Bellinghausen The Times Few issues affect every resident of Nebraska more directly than property taxes. Although not the most popular topic, property taxes are vital for funding essential services like K-12 education. Grace Belling-hausen Recently, Nebraska senators and the public have aligned with Gov. Jim Pillen on the necessity of reducing property taxes by

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Property

Website provides information on property tax rates | Business

Property owners in Johnson County can soon visit johnson.truthintaxes.com. This is the official website on which property owners can easily access information regarding property taxes, including the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes a property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate. Property owners may also visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find

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Funds

Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation | West Virginia

A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the

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Loans

Graduate Borrowers, Consider This Student Loan Plan Before July 1 | National

Starting July 1, the Education Department will limit enrollment in three income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which cap monthly student loan payments at a certain portion of income and can eventually forgive remaining debt. The most significant change: The Pay as You Earn (PAYE) plan will close all new enrollment starting July 1. If you’re already

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