Illinois congressman advances legislation to ease penalties on electronic tax filings
With Tax Day about a month away, an Illinois congressman is trying to simplify the tax filing process.
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Small business optimism falling, uncertainty rising
Small business optimism is falling, and uncertainty is rising, a new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows.
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Senate Democrats unmoved by threat of shutdown; many refuse to follow Schumers lead
As U.S. senators are poised to vote on advancing Republicans’ six-month Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are indirectly bashing the few members in their ranks... Read More.
Congressman urges more pay for college athletes
An Illinois congressman supports the idea of college athletes getting paid like school employees, but others say programs might be cut and players could get fired.
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Louisiana roads are worst in the Southeast region
A new report by the Reason Foundation ranked Louisiana road conditions as the fourth-worst nationally, the lowest in the Southeast region.
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Michigan teacher fees could be eliminated
Forcing Michigan teachers and potential teachers to pay to be teachers could end.
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, spirits
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened European countries with a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and the European Union as U.S. booze... Read More.
Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit winding down
The long-anticipated North Dakota lawsuit between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down, with both parties resting their cases Thursday.
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Schumer says hell now vote to approve GOP spending bill, avoid shutdown
With just a day before the potential for a government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, switched course Thursday night and said he would vote to approve... Read More.
CA down 16K fast food jobs amid $20 wage, debunking Newsom-cited study
Federal data now shows California fast food employment is down 16,000 jobs since the passage of the state’s $20-per-hour fast food minimum wage last year.
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