As the White House celebrated Earth Day on Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $156 million award to the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA). The award, which is distributed through the Solar for All grant competition, aims to provide long-lasting solar programs that will aid low-income communities and reduce
Christmas has come early to the American taxpayers! One of the provisions of a recently passed tax law allows beneficiaries of certain education investments to perform a tax-free rollover to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for their benefit. Why is this important? First, the excess education funds will be taxed to the beneficiary should
Lincoln will become a hub for a national nonprofit that offers no-interest, crowdfunded microloans to women and minorities — a way to help underserved communities that often don’t have access to the capital needed to get a business off the ground. The Capital City will be the first Kiva Hub in the state, Mayor Leirion
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would prevent unauthorized homeless camps on state property. Senate Bill 1854, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, passed by a vote of 37-6 and heads to the Oklahoma House for consideration. The measure defines an unauthorized camp as any tent, shelter, or bedding constructed
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced that 15 regions representing all 92 Hoosier counties submitted proposals for quality of life and quality of place funding through the expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). READI 2.0 is allocating a second round of $500 million to accelerate community development
The Dalton Finance Committee at a recent meeting agreed to shift $10.7 million in funding to renovation of the John Davis Recreation Center and to what City Administrator Andrew Parker called “a rather aggressive street resurfacing plan.” The Finance Committee is comprised of the members of the City Council. The funds that will be shifted
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Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced in a statement Feb. 8 approximately $924,600 in grants for the cleanup of 69 illegal dumps in 16 counties across the commonwealth. “Kentucky families deserve for their communities to be clean and safe. Illegal dump sites can affect Kentuckians’ quality of life
A Tulsa city councilor and mayoral candidate is proposing to prohibit the use of city funds, either directly or indirectly, to “house, accommodate, or benefit illegal immigrants.” The proposed ordinance from Jayme Fowler defines city funds as any money under the city treasurer’s control, including but not limited to tax revenues, grants and subsidies. The
CHARLESTON – For the second year in a row, issues with property tax valuations for natural gas and oil-producing personal property continue to plague taxpayers. One county assessor and several property owners vented their frustrations Wednesday at a public hearing before the West Virginia House of Delegates regarding a separate bill to eliminate a sunset