The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr
Money moves fast these days. Faster than most finance teams can keep up. Last year, nearly 8 in 10 companies dealt with some kind of payment scam—whether it worked or not. These aren’t rare hackers in hoodies. They’re often inside email inboxes, pretending to be bosses or vendors to trick workers in
Alabama’s governor spent her latest public appearance highlighting past wins instead of diving into current debates like redistricting. Her speech at the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber event focused on economic growth and school improvements, leaving out any questions about ongoing political figh
Health workers often feel stuck between heavy schedules and tough patient talks. When someone learns their cancer has spread, emotions run high. Yet many doctors and nurses admit they aren’t sure how to respond in ways that truly help. A new short course was created to turn this around. The program
A former priest in Buffalo, New York, now faces serious legal trouble after authorities say he took around $450, 000 meant for helping people in need. The money came from a fund that priests typically use to give small financial gifts to those struggling. Instead, he allegedly used it for his own ex
A federal judge in Boston recently made it clear he’s not convinced by the Trump administration’s arguments against the city’s immigration rules. The Boston Trust Act, first passed in 2014 and reaffirmed last year, stops local police from helping federal immigration officers detain people for possib
Pennsylvania takes fraud seriously, but not at the cost of making life harder for people who truly need help. The state runs one of the tightest Medicaid and benefit programs in the country—no surprise, since every dollar wasted on fraud could have fed a family or treated a patient. Instead of just
A federal judge recently put a temporary stop to US sanctions placed on a UN investigator looking into Palestinian territories. The judge argued the punishment likely broke her free-speech rights because it came after she publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. Normally, sanctions like these b
Daniss Jenkins grew up in Dallas, Texas, where basketball was more than a hobby—it was part of daily life. From an early age he practiced on local courts, competing against peers who would later become teammates or rivals. His love for the game was nurtured by a family that valued hard work and resi
The state tax office has released new rules about how laundry businesses must pay taxes. It focuses on the business and occupation tax, also called B&O tax, and on retail sales tax. Eight types of services are covered. These include changing clothes, cleaning them, and supplying linens. Mos
