Tag: Taxes
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
PIPER CITY, Ill. -- In Scott Saffer's science classroom, kids bake cookies in a decked-out kitchen, care for fish, turtles and a snake,...
Nebraska governor issues a proclamation for a special session to address property taxes
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen issued a long-awaited proclamation on Wednesday calling a special legislative session to address the state's soaring...
Estonia's new government is formally appointed. Its first priority is to improve state finances
HELSINKI -- Estonia’s president formally appointed the Baltic country’s new government on Monday after lawmakers gave the green light to Prime Minister-designate Kristen...
Nebraska governor seeks shift to sales taxes to ease high property taxes. Not everyone is on board
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a broad tax plan for an upcoming special legislative session that would cut property...
The RNC's first day will still focus on the economy. Here's what to know about Trump's plans
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump goes into the Republican National Convention with bold promises about the U.S. economy, but he has...
Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors
VENICE, Italy -- Venice on Sunday wrapped up a pilot program charging day-trippers an entrance fee, more than 2 million euros ($2.2 million)...