Posts Tagged Taxes
Should Virginia Crack Down on Tax-Avoiding Corporations?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 19, 2019
This week, Governor Ralph Northam will outline the state of Virginia’s finances to the House and Senate money committees of the General Assembly. And, opinions are divided about the best way to balance the books. Michael Pope reports.
Examining Tax Freedom Day in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 16, 2019
This week’s tax filing deadline has many people thinking about the tax burden they face. But today marks another significant tax-related event. Michael Pope has details.
Congressman Beyer: IRS Needs Additional Funding to Track Down Tax Evaders
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 14, 2019
Tax season is upon us, and that means officials at the Internal Revenue Service are working overtime this time of year. But, one Virginia congressman worries that the IRS isn’t getting the funding it needs. Michael Pope reports.
Tax Deal Almost Derails Over Question About Who Gets Left Out
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 11, 2019
A handful of Democrats in the statehouse briefly blocked a tax relief package after progressive groups said it disproportionately hurt low-income African-Americans. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Governor Agrees to Sign Republican Tax Proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2019
Governor Ralph Northam is agreeing to sign off on a Republican tax proposal, returning about half a billion dollars to taxpayers rather than investing the money in education and infrastructure. Mallory Noe-Payne has the latest from the Capitol.
Marriage Penalty, Local Taxes On Businesses Hurting Virginia’s Reputation As Low-Tax State
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 18, 2017
Virginia has a reputation as a state with low taxes and a friendly business environment. A new study challenges that reputation, however. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First February 19, 2020The former Senate majority leader said Nevada's diverse population is more reflective of the Democratic electorate and after Iowa's troubles, his state has "a tremendously good case."
- Satellite Photos Show Rapid Growth Of Syrian Refugee Camps February 19, 2020Fighting in northwest Syria has forced hundreds of thousands of people — many of them women and children — to seek shelter along the border.
- Ontario's New License Plates Have A Problem: You Can't Read Them February 19, 2020Some people were already grumbling about the redesign, but drivers soon noticed a bigger problem: The new license plates can be hard to read at night.
- Banking Giant HSBC To Cut 35,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring February 18, 2020The bank says it will shed nearly 15% of its workforce and $100 billion in investments as it refocuses on growth markets in Asia and reduces operations in Europe and the U.S.
- Hundreds Of Homes Flooded In Mississippi As More Rain Is Expected February 18, 2020The Pearl River crested at 36.7 feet in Jackson, Miss. — lower than feared. Flooding also hit parts of Tennessee, where one official said, "It is a chess match we're playing with Mother Nature."
- Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First February 19, 2020
- From BBC News
- Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says February 19, 2020The post-Brexit immigration plan says employers must stop relying on "cheap labour".
- Coronavirus: First passengers disembark from Diamond Princess in Japan February 19, 2020Some Diamond Princess passengers are being allowed to leave if they have tested negative for Covid-19.
- Storm Dennis: More heavy rain forecast amid flood defence fears February 19, 2020Three Met Office warnings for rain are issued, as 1,400 properties are already affected by floods.
- Brits winner Dave calls PM 'racist' February 19, 2020The Londoner raps about the government, before winning his first-ever Brit for album of the year.
- Caroline Flack's unpublished Instagram post released by family February 19, 2020The post, released ahead of an inquest into her death, says her "future was swept from under my feet".
- Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says February 19, 2020
