Archives for April 2023

Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases. But as food prices soar - and as the state sees a record budget surplus - Alabama lawmakers are considering removing, or phasing out, the state's 4% sales tax on food. … [Read more...] about As grocery prices soar, push grows to end sales tax on food

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb shot back at Virginia's top prosecutor for criticizing the District's crime woes by saying that the state should instead address gun trafficking. … [Read more...] about D.C. crime would subside if Virginia tackled gun trafficking, District leader says

Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Republican House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Tuesday over the GOP's alleged interference in his prosecution of former President Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about N.Y. DA Alvin Bragg sues Rep. Jim Jordan over alleged interference in Donald Trump indictment

The leaders of the House GOP rebellion against installing Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the opening of the 118th Congress have united behind him just three months later. … [Read more...] about House GOP rebels change their tune on McCarthy: ‘He’s doing a good job’

Calls and texts have been pouring in to the nation's suicide prevention hotline since the government last summer simplified the number to 988. … [Read more...] about Check your phone bill — a tax for the new 988 suicide hotline may be coming soon