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Colorado lawmakers meeting in a November special session approved legislation increasing residential deductions for property tax purposes and decreasing the property tax assessment rate.

Almost every U.S. state has cut taxes in some way in the past three years. But that trend may be slowing as many states head into their 2024 legislative sessions

Almost every U.S. state has cut taxes in some way in the past three years. But that trend may be slowing as many states head into their 2024 legislative sessions

Illinois rivers, lakes and groundwater have become unsafe for humans and wildlife. One organization has started the New Year with a "Clean Water Forever" campaign to spur improvements. An Illinois Environmental Protection Agency report in 2022 found 40% of streams in the state are too polluted to support aquatic life, 85% of the streams arent safe for swimming or direct human contact, and 100% are too polluted to support fish consumption. ...

Seven states are enrolling workers in so-called auto-IRA programs to address a gap in 401(k) coverage and savings. More are scheduled to come on line.

The growing pool of workers 65 and older is affecting how plan sponsors should look at workplaces and benefits in the future.

Almost every U.S. state has cut taxes in some way in the past three years. But that trend may be slowing as many states head into their 2024 legislative sessions

Seven states have plans in place, and most others are developing plans or considering doing so.

In early January, some North Dakotans might be daydreaming about summer water activities but certain forms of pollution remain a threat to various waterways around the state, and officials want to hear residents concerns in a new survey. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is crafting a new 10-year strategy as it responds to the latest and more pressing threats to surface water. The rollout includes an online survey where residents can identify which pollutants they are most co...

Seven states are enrolling workers in so-called auto-IRA programs to address a gap in 401(k) coverage and savings. More are scheduled to come on line.