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- New hoops for Cook County seniors in tax legislation
About 280,000 Cook County homeowners who automatically get a senior citizen exemption on their property taxes would have to reapply for the break every year under a provision tucked into legislation awaiting action by Gov. Pat Quinn. House Speaker Michael Madigan backed the little-noticed addition, which is opposed by two fellow Chicago Democrats, Mayor Richard Daley and Cook County Assessor ...
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Sales tax holiday proposed
BOSTON - State legislators on Friday unveiled an economic development bill that includes a sales tax holiday for Aug. 14 and 15. Under a sales tax holiday, consumers are exempt from the state's 6.25 percent sales tax on most items worth $2,500 or less.
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Patrick threatens slot bill veto
PLAINVILLE - Despite an 11th hour legislative deal to authorize three casinos in the state, a game of chicken continues between Gov. Deval Patrick and the state Legislature that threatens the future of expanded casino gambling and slot machines at two of the state's race tracks.
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Kendrick Meek has no problem giving his mother her due, even if it becomes a burden
By Beth Reinhard, Miami Herald Saturday, July 31, 2010 U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, here campaigning at an Orlando barbershop in February, was elected to the Florida Legislature in 1994 and to the U.S. Congress in 2002, but still struggles to gain name recognition throughout the state. U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek readily admits he would not be where he is today without his mother. The twice-divorced ...
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Readers have their say on Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign
The Oklahoman's Religion Editor Carla Hinton follows up on column regarding an Edmond woman's Muslim-bashing yard sign, offering a sampling of readers views on the issue.
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Obama shares 'View' on media, family, even Snooki
President Obama wasted no time in an interview on ABC's "The View" to pounce on the media for providing a culture that "loves conflict."
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Bill would end automatic senior tax exemption renewal
Property tax exemption for older homeowners would require yearly renewal SPRINGFIELD About 280,000 Cook County homeowners who automatically get a senior citizen exemption on their property taxes would have to reapply for the break every year under a provision tucked into legislation awaiting action by Gov. Pat Quinn.
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Top Moments: The Manly Men of Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, and... The View?
The boys were back in town this week. Rescue Me 's Tommy had a spectacular flameout in his quest for sobriety. Coach Taylor counseled a pained player on Friday Night Lights . The men told all on The Bachelorette . President Obama charmed the ladies of The View . And Don Draper tried to get his groove back on the new season of Mad Men . Welcome to Top Moments: Manly Men Edition. Read More Other ...
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010 - Florida Man Faces Drug Charges in W.Va., Ohio
Mason County Sheriff's Deputies say 30-year-old Kenneth Brown of Longwood, Florida was arrested for trafficking 14 grams or more of Oxycodone, possession with intent to distributed 20 grams or more of marijuana and possession of stolen property.
bill president sign tax 31 Jul 2010
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