As the second half of property taxes in Rice County is due next Tuesday, residents have several payment options at their disposal. The Property Tax & Elections Office is ready to accept in-person payments, and mail-in payments remain a viable alternative. Additionally, for those who prefer digital
With the changing political landscape in the UK, Louise Haigh, the new Labour Transport Secretary, has taken a bold stance on cycling and road safety, highlighting significant departures from the prior Conservative government’s policies. Her claims of "poisonous culture wars" under the previous
Preemptive power shutoffs, known as Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), are becoming a more common strategy employed by utility companies to reduce the risk of wildfires. As climate change intensifies weather patterns, creating conditions ripe for wildfires, the necessity for PSPS grows, but this
The devastation wrought by the 2020 Almeda Fire was a turning point for Jackson County Fire District No. 5 (FD5). The fire not only obliterated homes and businesses, but also destroyed the district's original firehouse, compelling a rebuild that would significantly test FD5's financial and
Initial analysis of Scotland's current fiscal scenario reveals a complex and often contentious environment shaped by the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) tax policies. With John Swinney at the helm, the SNP has implemented a higher tax regime ostensibly aimed at addressing budget deficits. However,
In a hearing marked by intense scrutiny, Zita Astravas, former chief of staff to a Liberal public safety minister, testified at a federal inquiry investigating foreign interference in Canada. Astravas faced allegations of purposely delaying the approval of a spy service warrant in early 2021, which
