Month: September 2024

Signed as Law: New Jersey Repeals Sales Taxes on Gold and Silver

The new law exempts the sale of investment metal bullion (bars and coins) and investment coins from the state sales and use tax

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Appeals Courts Reject 2 Trump Challenges in NY Case

The former president lost his appeal over Justice Juan Merchan’s gag order, as well as an emergency request to stay a federal court’s decision.

North Dakota Judge Rules Abortion Law Violates State Constitution

North Dakota District Judge Bruce Romanic has struck down the state’s abortion law in a 24-page ruling that said it violated state law because it was too vague. The judge’s order legalizes abortion in the state, though there are no clinics in operation. The Republican-majority Legislature is expected to appeal the ruling. Red River Women’s […]

US Government Lost $2.7 Trillion in Taxpayer Funds to Fraud, Improper Payments Since 2003

A government watchdog report reveals $2.7 trillion lost because of fraud and improper payments, urging stronger oversight and prevention measures.

South Carolina Court Strips Families of Educational Freedom

South Carolina dad David Warner is afraid to tell his sixth-grade son that he will have to leave his school, teachers, and friends because the state Supreme Court struck down the Palmetto State’s school voucher program.
“Today definitely felt like a kick in the stomach,” Warner said.

US Annual Inflation Slows to Lowest Level Since February 2021

Core inflation continues to be sticky and stubborn in latest CPI report.

RED FLAG: Franklin & Marshall students wave their speech rights goodbye

Franklin & Marshall unveils anti-speech policy targeting flags on campus.

Federal Government Could Slash Oil Lease Opportunities in a Top Producing State

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s updated Resource Management Plan for North Dakota could cost the state $34 million a year for the next 30 years, North Dakota officials said in a protest filed with the agency.
The plan announced in August bans oil and gas leased on 4 million acres, which is about 99% of federal lands in the state, according to Gov. Doug Burgum. Forty-four percent of federally-owned fluid mineral acreage would also not be available for leasing.