Fort Bend ISD is considering a one-time property tax rate increase to help make up for a projected $34.6 million budget shortfall for the 2025-26 school year.
Half a million Colorado students to get $120 in food benefits this summer https://www.diningandcooking.com/2064860/half-a-million-colorado-students-to-get-120-in-food-benefits-this-summer/ #ColoradoSchools #education #EducationFunding #Finances #food #FoodInsecurity
https://www.europesays.com/2062704/ bne IntelliNews – China’s central bank unveils 10-point plan to help calm markets, steer growth #bno #CentralBank #CentralBanks #China #Economy #finances
Most property owners in Harris County have until next Thursday, May 15, to protest the appraised values of their homes, businesses and land, which helps determine how much they will have to pay in taxes.
The Texas House Ways and Means Committee left two bills pending Monday that would reduce property tax bills, but appeared poised to approve them.
Despite projections of a more than $200 million deficit, Houston Mayor John Whitmire promises a “balanced budget.” The details will be released Tuesday.
https://www.europesays.com/2045954/ Frugal Habits Of Everyday People Who Become Financially Independent #business #Economy #EntertainmentAndNews #EntertainmentNews #finances #investments #millionaire #MoneyAdvice #PersonalFinance #self #wealth
A Katy-area municipal utility district has reported $8.2 million in unauthorized transfers from its investment account to “outside financial institutions.”
When orange face first talked about "liberation day" (which means liberation of your money from your wallet)....I immediately reallocated my 401k to safe options like short term bonds and money market with future contributions going to infrastructure funds. I'm up 4.7% YTD. #finances #401k #savings #economy
The Texas Senate has passed a bill to ban local governments from adopting guaranteed income programs. The proposed law comes as Harris County’s program is blocked by a court challenge from the state attorney general.
L’actuelle présidente du directoire de Télérama Catherine Sueur (et fille de l'ancien sénateur du même nom) devrait succéder à Marie-Christine Lepetit de l'inspection des finances, dont elle est originaire. Sa mission est simple: détruire ce qui reste de ce corps prestigieux, accusé par Macron de freiner "ses" réformes. https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2022/04/04/catherine-sueur-prend-la-tete-de-l-inspection-generale-des-finances_6120595_823448.html
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a deal on Wednesday with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over city spending on streets and drainage, slashing what would have been a more than $330 million budget deficit to about $220 million.
https://www.europesays.com/1997718/ Survey reveals growing acceptance of frugality among Americans #business #finances #GenZ #lifestyle #Millennials #PersonalFinance #polls #SurveySays #Surveys
As Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s administration pushes to close a more than $330 million budget gap, 721 city workers had accepted incentives to retire as of Thursday morning.
Canada retaliates with 25% auto tariffs in response to DT’s import taxes
"Canada will put a 25% tariff on auto imports from the United States that do not comply with the USMCA, the 2019 North American trade pact put into place during DT’s first term."
"Le mec a un pouvoir tout puissant sur le journal, c’est du délire absolu". Enquête sur les millions de Charlie Hebdo touchés après les attentats et le contrôle exercé par Riss, qui impose ses vues masculinistes et un discours islamophobes, regrettent des anciens du journal. Une enquête @off à lire absolument https://www.off-investigation.fr/attentat-de-2015-enquete-sur-le-pactole-de-charlie-hebdo
https://www.europesays.com/1969601/ Lancaster County brothers out $1.3 million in cryptocurrency scams, police say #crypto #cryptocurrency #ElderFraud #fake #FakeAccounts #fbi #finances #fraud #investment #LancasterCounty #LincolnPolice #money #Scams #sheriff
Une partie des évêques de France pinaille sur l'indemnisation financière des victimes de violences sexuelles au sein de l'Eglise. Un rapport révélé par Libé propose même d’éliminer toute perspective de réparation financière. Quelle enfer, cette hiérarchique ecclésiastique... https://www.liberation.fr/societe/religions/violences-sexuelles-dans-leglise-catholique-les-eveques-en-desaccord-sur-lindemnisation-financiere-des-victimes-majeures-20250403_5BCC42AY7BGXNDFD445WG75PKU
Houston Mayor John Whitmire clashed with Controller Chris Hollins this week after the controller’s office presented an explosive report on overtime expenditures by the police, fire and solid waste departments.
busybee: fluffy rambles: A $5000 mistake https://beesbuzz.biz/blog/10736-A-5000-mistake #Frustration #Renovation #Bathroom #Finances #Blog #Rant
