Tourists celebrating the new year in Hawaii could become the first to be taxed to address the consequences of climate change. Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data ...

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The new year will bring changes for taxpayers as a slate of new state laws takes effect across the country, impacting Americans’ wallets through higher minimum wages, a new tourism tax in Hawaii and ...

Several new state laws will take effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws. Sign up for our Newsletters This act makes a variety of healthcare workforce reforms. Notably, North ...

The Illinois "Squatter Bill" will make it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing a possibly months-long eviction process. Previously, squatters were allowed to stay at ...

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