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C'River Launches Personnel, Pension Audit to Digitize Civil Service Records
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (336+ words) The Cross River State Head of Service, Orok Bassey Okon, has formally inaugurated a committee to oversee a comprehensive personnel and pension audit aimed at strengthening workforce management, enhancing accountability, and establishing a reliable database for the State Civil Service…...
Double death tax? The GST accord rises from the grave
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (218+ words) by Kim Wingerei | May 19, 2026 | What's the scam? As debate rages about the so-called death tax introduced by the Government's proposed tax reform, the 1999 GST accord with the States may mean a double whammy for those dying in Queensland, WA or…...
La Crosse city leaders review capital improvement projects for next five years
26+ min ago (166+ words) LA CROSSE, Wis. " La Crosse city leaders continued discussions Monday night on the city's capital improvement budget, reviewing major projects planned over the next five years. The capital improvement budget allocates tens of millions of dollars for significant infrastructure projects,…...
Burleigh County approves University of Mary bonds with no tax burden
29+ min ago (89+ words) BURLEIGH COUNTY, N. D. (KFYR) - Burleigh County Commissioners approved up to $8 million in revenue bonds for the University of Mary on Monday. The money will come from the university and will not create a tax burden for Burleigh County residents. The bonds…...
145, 000 Pennsylvanians have dropped their ACA health insurance, according to study
56+ min ago (355+ words) YORK, Pa. " A recent study by Pennie shows that enrollment in Pennsylvania's Affordable Care Act marketplace continues to decline due to increasing monthly premiums." According to the report, 145, 000 people canceled their health insurance plans over the past few months. Of…...
Delaware budget outlook tight with little growth in business, franchise fees
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (87+ words) Delaware Business Times BEAR " Delaware's corporate franchise and business fees are still bringing in millions of dollars, but a board of independent analysts are projecting a tight budget as legislators start to make decisions on the state's upcoming spending plan....
New name, new upgrades: $10 million headed to Donald J. Trump International Airport
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (27+ words) KEYE New name, new upgrades: $10 million headed to Donald J. Trump International Airport...
Traverse City approves $126 million budget, workforce housing tax break in unanimous votes
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (804+ words) TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse City City Commission unanimously adopted its fiscal year 2026-2027 budget Monday night, approving a $126 million spending plan that City Manager Benjamin Marentette called the first in the city's history shaped by a community-driven strategic action plan. The…...
SLO City Council to vote on additional funding for Laurel Lane building
28+ min ago (500+ words) The City of San Luis Obispo is asking City Council on Tuesday night for an additional $80, 000 to fund a court-appointed receiver to handle the current state of affairs with the owner of the property at 1150 Laurel Lane, where the popular…...
City of Topeka expecting $12 million in federal funding for housing assistance
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (150+ words) KSNT 27 News TOPEKA (KSNT) " The City of Topeka is looking for public comment to improve its housing and community development efforts. The City of Topeka announced in a press release on May 18 that it's expecting $12 million over the next five…...