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A conversation with Berthoud’s business community
The Berthoud Weekly Surveyor is inviting local business owners to join us for an open house at our office. This will be a relaxed, welcoming evening focused on conversation. A chance to connect, exchange ideas, and talk about what’s important to you and your business.
Michigan vs. Alabama odds, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its Alabama vs. Michigan picks for the 2026 March Madness Sweet 16 game on Friday
Kim Reynolds signs law hiking tax on private insurers to fund Medicaid
The Iowa law raises taxes on private health insurance providers, known as HMOs, to bring in funds to shore up a deficit in Iowa's Medicaid budget.
On Trump’s Mind: Iran, Inflation and Sharpies
President Trump waxed on about the virtues of the pen, calling it more economical and a better instrument than the fancier writing tools preferred by his predecessors.
New proposal would cap Social Security benefits at $100K for wealthy couples
A new proposal from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget would cap Social Security benefits for wealthy couples at $100,000 annually, with a $50,000 limit for single retirees.
UConn Health Minute: AI and Teen Mental Health
More teens are using AI chatbots for mental health support. In this UConn Health Minute, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Meha Saxena explains that while q ...
Peregrine Road performs at the Jesup
BAR HARBOR — On Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., the Jesup will host a free Music and Conversation program with Peregrine Road (Rachel Bell and Karen Axelrod). Peregrine Road
Kathryn Wylde on the business climate in New York City and raising taxes
‘The best course I've taught’: Duquesne business students, faculty volunteer to help with taxes
After hearing in 2018 about a way to help low- to middle-income individuals and families with preparing their tax returns, Amy Yurko, now an associate...
College student asks Trump’s UN Ambassador: How is a war half a world away, funded by my taxes, helping
Business owners meet with Nashville mayor over high property taxes
Nashville business owners met with the mayor this week after he said will "figure something out" for property tax relief.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
NC has collected $250M from sports betting. Where did it go?
North Carolina launched legal online sports betting in March 2024. Two years in, the state has received more than $250 million in fees and taxes.
City budget plan would boost potential business improvement district for Carytown
The proposed budget includes $125,000 to help establish the assessment district, which would charge businesses in Carytown an additional fee, above taxes, for enhanced city services.
NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts surprising upsets, sleepers, March Madness picks
When does the March Madness 2026 schedule start, and when are 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets due? The 2026 March Madness bracket begins on Thursday, March 19
Downtown Seattle Association says business taxes are pushing out employers
Jon Scholes urges reduced taxes for Seattle businesses to retain employers and boost the local economy.
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket expert picks: No. 1 seeds predicted before Selection Sunday show
Michigan has a lot on the line Sunday vs. Purdue in the Big Ten Championship
Johansson wins gold, 10 Huskers compete at NCAA Indoor Championships
Led by senior gold medalist shot putter Axelina Johansson, the Nebraska women's track and field team finished sixth place at the NCAA Indoor Championships over the weekend. Johansson threw 19.55
NBC Abruptly Axes Decades-Old Shows in Cancelation Bloodbath
“Access Hollywood” is the oldest show to bite the dust in NBC’s retooling.
NBC Abruptly Axes Decades-Old Shows in Cancelation Bloodbath
Access Hollywood’s 30-year run is coming to an end. The flagship entertainment news program NBC created in 1996 to compete with CBS’s Entertainment Tonight will stop producing new episodes in Septembe...
Colorado effort to end credit card swipe fees on sales taxes is splitting businesses
Companies paid $2.1 billion in swipe fees in 2024 to accept credit cards. They’re fighting to get back $200 million charged on sales tax. Banks and other businesses say it’s not that simple.
Google Fixes Two Chrome Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild Affecting Skia and V8
Google patches two Chrome zero-days exploited in the wild, urging updates to version 146.0.7680.75/76 to prevent attacks.
Colorado committee recommends rejecting alcohol, marijuana tax hike to fund mental health care
In a rare move, Colorado’s Capital Development Committee unanimously recommended that another legislative committee reject a bill asking voters to approve higher excise taxes on alcohol and marijuana to fund a new mental health hospital in Aurora. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, and Sen. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, House Bill 1301 proposes that all […]
Ultrawealthy Consider $500 Million Fund to Influence California Politics
Silicon Valley billionaires have been seething over the threat of more taxes and regulations at home. Now, a proposed nine-figure fund aims to give wealthy Californians an unprecedented tool to reshape the state’s politics in their favor.
At Seattle's State of Downtown event, taxes on the mind
Taxes were on the minds of Seattle business leaders Wednesday as they gathered for the Downtown Seattle Association's annual "State of Downtown" event.
Ravens to sign safety Jaylinn Hawkins to 2-year deal
After seeing Ar’Darius Washington and Alohi Gilman depart on the first day of free agency, the Ravens have found their replacement at safety. As first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday afternoon, Baltimore agreed to terms with free agent Jaylinn Hawkins on a two-year, $10 million contract. Hawkins, 28, is coming off an impressive […]
Hochul says new taxes could drive wealthy out of N.Y.
But Hochul said she's not against the theoretical idea of raising taxes on the rich.
He Maxed Out $50K in Credit Cards to Start His First Business. Now It's Worth $1.8 Billion.
Henry Schuck built DiscoverOrg, now ZoomInfo, to $30 million in revenue without external funding.
Billionaires and businesses fuel growing exodus from blue states
Major corporations and billionaires are permanently relocating from blue states to red states, driven by lower taxes and business-friendly policies.
Portland small businesses feel squeeze of costs and bureaucracy
Owners cite higher expenses, taxes and reputation concerns as key pressures.
Death. Taxes. Gonzaga cutting down WCC nets... one last time
Gonzaga in the West Coast Conference was a dream for nocturnals. The Bulldogs became catnip for night owls, must-see TV for the insomniacs among us.
India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction
The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."
Shreveport council approves new film and entertainment district taxes
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport City Council approved a resolution Monday establishing the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District to fund local construction and development projects.
Legislature wants higher tax on wealthy, big business, according to proposals
In a new memo obtained by NY1, City Hall is pitching individual lawmakers to back billions of dollars in new taxes on millionaires and big corporations.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Won't Be Cheap, Leaked Pricing Shows
Ford's powerful new Pony Car could cost $103,490 before taxes and fees.
Local axe-throwing business closing
Fat Axxes in Weathersfield Township announced… March 29th will be their final day of business.
Local axe-throwing business closing
Fat Axxes in Weathersfield Township announced… March 29th will be their final day of business.
Trump plans to revoke Biden tax rule that cracked down on big business abuses
The Biden administration said large partnerships were illegally avoiding hundreds of billions in taxes. Trump says they shouldn’t have to report the transactions.
‘Companies have options’: Seattle business community reacts to Starbucks’ Tennessee expansion
Starbucks announced it will open a corporate operations office in Nashville later this year, a move that has prompted renewed calls from Seattle business leaders for the city to rethink its approach to employer taxes.
Highguard: Video game axed weeks after release
It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.
L.A. cannabis businesses owe $400 million. The city may get only $30 million
Based on a projection that about half of eligible cannabis businesses would take part in the program, the city would collect about $30 million in back taxes while waiving about $25 million in penalties.
A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills
Letitia James demands NYU Langone resume transgender treatment for kids after hospital axes program
Program connects Latino, Black communities with winter sports
Organizers say SoulSlide offers a chance to learn winter sports at a more affordable price in a relaxed environment.
Democrats' unity against Trump faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
The fight also revives tensions over Israel and AIPAC in key primaries.
Downtown business owners talk property taxes, what it takes to survive in Music City
As Acme Feed and Seed pays its $600,000 property tax, fellow business owners downtown are talking to FOX 17 News about the expenses they deal with.
Scott Stringer talks changes in city politics, raising taxes, NYC's budget
Are Colorado businesses leaving or evacuating?
At this point, if you hear beeping downtown, it’s not a construction crew. It’s a company backing out. And look, I get it. Businesses relocate for all sorts of reasons: taxes, regulations, labor costs, office space, crime, commute times, the haunting feeling your chief executive is one City Council meeting away from being declared a […]
Online sports betting could be lucrative for Alaska if new legislation gets the taxes right
If legalization is a step Alaska decides to take, the right tax mix could result in notable fiscal advantages for the state.
Hidden taxes: The housing affordability crisis is math, not politics
Revisiting policies that may unintentionally burden working families isn’t surrender; It’s strong leadership.
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing investments by with mocking up newspaper with his name in the headline
It’s a tactic designed to appeal to Trump, who is keenly aware of his media coverage and, aside from being an avid viewer of cable news, is known to voraciously consume coverage in the local New York City publications.
Broncos fans shouldn't overlook team's recent core signings
Even before free agency begins, the Broncos have the core of their roster under contract thanks to key extensions signed from 2024-2025.
ABC15 Kidcaster likes science, wants to be an engineer
Maxen Sullivan is the ABC15 Kidcaster of the week!Maxens favorite subject in school is science and he is fascinated by earthquakes.WHen he grows up, he wants t
These small business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.
Upstate pols question $1.5B NYC boost vs. $150m upstate
The additional funding came as Hochul has steadfastly resisted calls from Mamdani and other progressives to raise taxes on the wealthy
Upstate pols question $1.5B NYC boost vs. $150m upstate
The additional funding came as Hochul has steadfastly resisted calls from Mamdani and other progressives to raise taxes on the wealthy
Democrats say they'll ensure Trump's new 15% tariffs are temporary
President Donald Trump is trying to use a different law to impose new 15% global tariffs. But Democrats say they'll ensure the taxes are temporary.
Republicans see political gold in Mamdani property tax proposal
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) “last-resort” proposal to raise property taxes in New York City has political observers questioning whether his gambit to get New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to back a wea…
Budget, housing, business development: Concord City Council sets its priorities
Responsible monetary decisions. Clear and widely disseminated communication with the public, especially on the city’s finances and taxes. Helping people keep their homes and find new ones. Regulatory and cultural changes to make it easier for businesses and development, and investments in the roads, sewers and other infrastructure to support them. These pursuits are what […]
Michigan basketball players react to Duke's 'really tough' defense
Michigan basketball players Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. react to Duke's elite defense, calling it the best they've faced.
Downtown Seattle Association warns Wilson's revenue push could drive out businesses
Downtown Seattle warns that higher taxes may drive out local businesses amid Mayor Wilson's call for partnership.
How real estate professional status, REPS, works and can lower taxes
The rule, which tax experts have nicknamed the "marital loophole," allows qualifying investors to use real estate losses to offset W-2 income.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariffs as illegal import taxes
Supreme Court rules that Congress, not the president, has the power to impose tariffs.
Governor Bob Ferguson
Under my proposal for a Millionaires' Tax, 170,000 small businesses would pay nothing in B&O taxes. Zero. Another 30,000 businesses would have their B&O tax reduced. Small businesses are going...
Unpaid taxes at center of popular Harrisburg venue’s closure
a development that owners of the popular concert venue and bar cited as their reason the operations are shutting down.
HMAC responds to Harrisburg claims it withheld entertainment taxes as closure looms
The Harrisburg Midtown Art Center is responding to accusations that it took and withheld taxes.
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
NYC hospital permanently axes transgender treatment program for kids...
HMAC announces closure, forced by dispute with city over unpaid entertainment taxes
Harrisburg Midtown Art Center announced its closure on Tuesday, stating it couldn’t procure essential operating licenses from the city after failing to pay its entertainment taxes. “We acknowledge that entertainment tax is owed,” HMAC, which initially opened in 2009, wrote on Facebook. The venue has already been effectively closed for the past two weeks, according […]
Mamdani: NYC property tax hike is 'last resort' to balance budget
Without a tax on the wealthy or big corporations, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have to hike property taxes instead.
Why Is Mamdani Threatening a Property Tax Hike?
The mayor says the city will be forced to raise property taxes if Governor Hochul and Albany refuse to increase taxes on the wealthy.
Harrisburg bar, entertainment venue closes for good
In a Facebook post, the owners said they were unable to agree with city officials to pay “outstanding” entertainment taxes.
POLL: Are you worried property taxes are forcing longtime businesses out of Nashville?
Are you worried property taxes are forcing longtime businesses out of Nashville?
Mamdani to Hochul: Tax the rich, or I'll raise New Yorkers' property taxes
The city budget is not officially due until July 1.
SC House passes bill to cut business property taxes for small businesses
Small business owners in South Carolina could soon see savings on their annual business personal property taxes under a bill unanimously approved by the state House this week.
Resort to present three days of musical entertainment
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva is set to host its first-ever Winter Music Festival. Taking place on Feb. 20-22, it will feature live performances in relaxed, open-air settings around the resort. The artist lineup will include Kayley Bishop, Sheena Brook, Steve Farst and Spring Pace. General Manager William Oliver reported that live […]
Betty Heath: Taxes, politics and the worry bird
We have a very taxing situation at our house. The weather has been overrated and understated.
Small Business Task Force offers helping hand
Starting and running a small business is hard work. Keeping track of inventory, payroll, sales and taxes is a daunting chore. When small business owners in Fort Dodge and Webster County need some advice or help dealing with it all they have a unique resource they can turn to. The Small Business Task Force combines […]
Former Las Vegas business owner faces prison time for not paying $1.2M in taxes
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A former business owner pleaded guilty Thursday to not paying employment taxes on behalf of the cleaning company she owned, causing a tax loss to the government of $1.2 mil…
Nevada lawmakers ponder parity of live entertainment taxes
Nevada’s live entertainment tax is charged on tickets to events like music concerts and sporting events. But exemptions to the tax abound.
Nevada lawmakers ponder parity of live entertainment taxes
Tickets to a Beyoncé concert, a UFC match, and a Golden Knights game might all cost an arm and a leg. But the first will cost an arm and a leg plus 9%, the second plus 8%, and the third plus nothing at all. That’s because in the entertainment capital of the world, the taxes […]
City of LA asking voters to increase taxes on hotels, unlicensed cannabis businesses
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved resolutions to place three tax-related measures on the June 2 primary ballot.
Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs
Big, powerful, expensive.
Nearly half of WA business leaders are considering leaving the state, AWB says
The Association of Washington Business announced the survey, which reflects responses from more than 400 employers. Taxes were top of mind.
Super Bowl LX players lose thousands to California's 'jock tax' on athlete income
Players competing in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will face California's jock tax, which subjects players to taxes for days spent in the state preparing for or participating in games.
He Built A Million-Dollar Business, Then Stopped Filing Taxes — Dave Ramsey Says '2,561 People Went To Jail Last Year' For That'
Early success can mask slow-moving financial disasters until they are impossible to ignore. Carlos called "The Ramsey Show,” saying his janitorial business grew into a million-dollar operation before years of unfiled tax returns, unpaid payroll taxes, and mounting debt left him considering bankruptcy. "I haven't filed taxes since 2017 or 2018," he told personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, saying he also has not paid payroll taxes since that time. Don't Miss: Fast Company Calls It a ‘Groundbreaki
Prediction Markets and Casinos Go to War Over Sports Betting
Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.
Los Angeles voters are moving ever leftward, shifting election politics in America’s second-largest city
Among the signs: LA’s Democratic Socialists are flexing new muscle, police limits and mansion taxes are popular, and ICE raids are galvanizing voters.
Key tax takeaways for business owners
Grand Forks tax professional breaks down new, extended provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill
Timing of Sorensen axe 'a surprise'
The timing of Everton's decision to sack Brian Sorensen came as a surprise, just hours after the transfer deadline closed and the addition of Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar to their ranks. Supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by their performances with Sorensen seemingly still unsure on his best XI and often using players out of position.
Yankees news: Beating projections seems viable for several Yanks
Yanks have several candidates to outperform projections; Cunningham could take major leap in 2026; Fernández picked up off of waivers; IKF to Boston; Washington Post sports gets axed.
Small-business owners testify against legislation that adds sales taxes, removes redevelopment incentive
Sen. Dave Murman, who represents seven south-central Nebraska counties and the city of Holdrege, introduced LB 1244 on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen, who’s attempting again to expand Nebraska’s tax base to offset the state’s reliance on property taxes.
Philly businesses face new city taxes and higher bills this season
An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
Musheinesh: Trump ignores the devastating toll tariffs have on Michigan businesses
No person — not even the President of the United States — has the unilateral power to slap taxes on the entire nation whenever they feel like it.
Hefty taxes kick back in for small Philly businesses
Many businesses are likely unprepared and unaware they need to start paying the city's Business Income and Receipts Tax.
'Not just an arcade': The Black-Barn opens in Gaylord
The Black-Barn offers activities like axe throwing, archery, laser tag, arcade games and much more.
Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month, state gets $521K
After giving more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and DraftKings, the sports books dominating the MO market, paid no taxes.
CA groups seek local taxes to offset federal health care cuts
An L.A. health care coalition is trying to qualify a measure for the June ballot in order to head off impending health care funding problems.