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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Michigan Court Says: Medical Pot Shops Can't Claim Tax Breaks

Michigan's medical marijuana dispensaries face a tough situation. They can't claim tax deductions like their recreational counterparts. This is because of a recent court decision. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against Cannarbor Inc. The company tried to deduct business expenses from its state

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

Where Did All the Work Go? Hollywood's Commercial Crews Feel the Pinch

Hollywood's commercial production crews are facing a tough time. Work is drying up, and many are looking elsewhere for opportunities. Diane McArter, who runs Furlined, a company that produces ads for big names like Apple and Eli Lilly, is one of those affected. She's been traveling a lot lately, sho

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Oct 24 2025BUSINESS

Somerville's Big Bet on a Mystery Lab

Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement.

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Jul 19 2025BUSINESS

The Hidden Winners and Losers in Trump's Big Tax Bill

President Donald Trump's recent tax bill, a massive 900-page document, has left a trail of winners and losers. While the bill includes tax cuts for the wealthy and increased funding for immigration enforcement, it also contains some surprising perks for specific industries. Private jet owners, for e

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Jul 13 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Ahead: What Trump's New Bill Means for Health and the Environment

A recent law signed by President Trump has sparked concerns among health and environmental experts. The bill, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts, includes significant changes to Medicaid and environmental policies. First, let's talk about Medicaid. The new law imposes work requirements f

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Jul 04 2025POLITICS

A Budget Bill That Sparks Fury and Worries

The recent budget bill's approval has ignited a firestorm of criticism from Democrats. They argue that this bill favors the wealthy while neglecting the needs of ordinary Americans. The bill's passage, with minimal Republican dissent, has been called "not normal" by some. The bill's impact on healt

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Tax Break Trouble: GOP's Rush to Meet Trump's Deadline

The Senate is working through the weekend. Republicans are trying to pass a big tax and spending bill by July 4th. This is President Trump's plan. The bill is huge, with 940 pages. It includes tax cuts and spending reductions. But not everyone in the GOP agrees with the cuts, especially to Medicaid

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

The Debt Dilemma: Can Tax Cuts and Growth Save the Day?

The federal government is in a tough spot. The national debt is climbing, and the recent tax and spending cuts passed by the House could add over $5 trillion to it in the next decade. The White House is betting on economic growth to shrink these deficits, but not everyone is convinced. The Committee

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Ohio's Sports Teams: A Tax Break Battle Brewing in 2025

Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Republicans Plan Tax Cuts While Targeting Medicaid and Food Aid

The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, a Democrat from Oregon named Ron Wyden, had something to say about the Republican plans. He believes that their idea to cut Medicaid and federal food assistance to pay for tax breaks for the rich is exactly what we can expect from the new Republican

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