A company in Hawaii claims that it was delayed for hours to help put out the deadly fires that devastated the island while a government agency, led by a man who has pushed for "water equity," consulted with local farmers.
"In place of the unannounced visits, revenue officers will instead make contact with taxpayers through an appointment letter, known as a 725-B, and schedule a follow-up meeting," a press release reads. "This will help taxpayers feel more prepared when it is time to meet."
One police officer was killed and two others were critically injured in a violent shooting that also left the suspect dead in Fargo, North Dakota, authorities said.
Regional transportation consultant says the interchange was chosen for funding not because of any political influence, but because it was "the only interchange in Volusia that design was ready."
