Harrisburg, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro presented his $53 billion 2026-27 budget proposal on Tuesday, highlighting a call for a $15 minimum wage, an increase for education funding, and a framework for legalizing and taxing marijuana.
(The Center Square) – A growing debate over how tipped income is taxed in Illinois has resurfaced as state Rep. Regan Deering, R-Decatur, introduced legislation aiming to align Illinois law with the federal “No Tax on Tips” policy.
The resolution heard by the committee would allow counties to remove personal property taxes on authorized vehicles.
Missouri lawmakers were urged Tuesday to make major investments in the state’s social services department in order to comply with new federal requirements and avoid steep penalties. Jess Bax, director of the Missouri Department of Social Services, told a House committee on Tuesday that her agency needs to hire additional contractors to tackle a backlog […]
Jefferson County Collector Michelle Worth said those enrolled in the senior tax credit program will not be required to submit renewal applicat…
At least three ambulance districts and two fire districts in Jefferson County will ask voters on April 7 to approve an increase in the sales t…
Hillsboro R-3 Superintendent Jon Isaacson plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Jefferson County Health Department officials previously expected to see an increase of more than 30 percent in health insurance premiums this year.
Whenever a federally funded program comes up in conversation, whether it be single-payer health care; free preschool or college; free school l…
The Jefferson County Council recently approved a $165,575,765 budget for 2026. That’s $14 million less than last year’s budget.