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Georgia Property Tax Freeze Faces Resistance

A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.

Michigan Sees Stark Increase in Gas Prices

Michigan drivers are feeling the pinch at the gas pump this week, with gas prices rising 12 cents since last week, according to AAA.

Record Numbers of Millionaires Flee UK Amid Labour’s Socialist Tax Agenda

Since Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party came to power last year, British millionaires have been leaving the country at an unprecedented rate, fleeing the punitive tax policies that have come to define Labour’s left-wing agenda.

China’s Population Declines For Third Consecutive Year

China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that its population declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, despite a modest increase in births for the first time in seven years.

House Democrats Oppose Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Plans

House Democrats are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff increases. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Don Beyer (D-VA), joined by 11 other Democrats, introduced...

Senator Ted Cruz Reintroduces ‘No Tax on Tips Act’

On January 16, 2025, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the bipartisan "No Tax on Tips Act," aiming to exempt gratuities from federal income taxation.

California Considers Higher Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters

California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan has introduced legislation to increase pay for incarcerated individuals battling wildfires across the state.

Promise Keepers Founder: Bill McCartney’s Life Well Lived

Bill McCartney, a former college football coach turned influential religious leader, passed away on January 10 at the age of 84.

Tammy Duckworth Draws Criticism Over Senate Hearing Conduct

During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) faced criticism for her questioning of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Duckworth repeatedly pressed Hegseth with demands for a "yes or no" answer regarding his experience leading audits, a line of questioning some found overly aggressive.

French Birthrate Hits Post-WWI Low as Population Growth Relies on Migration

France’s birthrate fell to its lowest level since the end of World War I, with only 663,000 babies born in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This marks a 2.2% decline from the previous year and the lowest recorded births since 1946. The fertility rate also dropped to 1.62 children per woman, well below the 2.1 replacement level needed to maintain population stability.

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