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Property Tax Break for Energy Startup Wins State Ruling

March 3, 2026

A state tax board decided that a small energy company, set up as a single‑member limited liability company and taxed like a corporation for federal purposes, can keep its property tax exemption. The law says only manufacturing firms qualify for the break under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause Sixteenth

business

Lorillard’s $5 Million Tax Refund Fight Falls Short

March 2, 2026

A New Jersey cigarette company, Lorillard Tobacco Co. , tried to get the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that denied it about $5 million in business tax refunds. The company’s argument centered on a 2020 change to New Jersey’s add‑back rules. Those rules say that companies must add

opinion

Jackson’s 1984 Run: Alabama’s Political Shake‑Up

February 26, 2026

In the spring of 1984, a bold African American candidate stepped onto the national stage again. Rev. Jesse Jackson, known for his activism in civil and economic justice, sought the Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign hit Alabama hard, stirring a long‑standing Black political group calle

politics

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

February 24, 2026

The Commerce Ministry of China has announced a new set of restrictions targeting twenty Japanese companies and institutions. These entities are said to be involved in boosting Japan’s military strength, so any trade of dual‑use products—goods that can serve both civilian and defense purposes—must no

business

Keep Your Taxes Simple as a Small Biz

February 24, 2026

Managing your own business means juggling clients, sales and taxes. Unlike a regular paycheck, you must keep track of every dollar earned, pick the right legal form for your company and make quarterly tax payments before filing a yearly return. The way you set up your business changes how much yo

finance

New Leader Steps Up for JPMorgan’s Big‑Deal Financing

February 18, 2026

JPMorgan has chosen Catherine O'Donnell to head its North America Leveraged Finance unit. She will move to New York and bring more than two decades of experience in complex debt deals. The bank says O'Donnell will run the team that finances large transactions across the continent. Her new role me

finance

A New Way to Invest in Consumer Loans

February 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has just wrapped up a big deal. They created a special fund called MSABF 2026-1. This fund is all about consumer loans. It's backed by loans from different top lenders. The fund is rated by a well-known agency, KBRA. It has a revolving structure, which means it c

politics

Tax Cuts for Oregon Workers, Not the Rich

February 15, 2026

Oregon lawmakers are pushing a bill that would lower taxes for more than 200, 000 families and give a $25 million credit to local businesses that create good jobs. The proposal aims to fix the state’s budget gap created by federal tax cuts that largely benefited billionaires. If the current fede

environment

Earth’s Climate Future: A Critical Turnaround

February 15, 2026

Scientists have released a new study that suggests the planet is nearing a dangerous threshold where many natural systems could fail. The research highlights that large ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica, frozen ground in northern regions, and the Amazon rainforest are closer to breaking po

politics

California Governor’s Travel: Who Really Pays?

February 15, 2026

The governor of California has been on the road again, this time to Munich, where he spoke about his state’s climate plans. He said simply “I’m showing up. ” The trip is part of a series that includes Brazil, Switzerland and now Germany, where he pushes California as a climate partner. But people h

Property Tax Break for Energy Startup Wins State Ruling

Lorillard’s $5 Million Tax Refund Fight Falls Short

Jackson’s 1984 Run: Alabama’s Political Shake‑Up

China Blocks 20 Japanese Firms From Exporting Dual‑Use Goods

Keep Your Taxes Simple as a Small Biz

New Leader Steps Up for JPMorgan’s Big‑Deal Financing

A New Way to Invest in Consumer Loans

Tax Cuts for Oregon Workers, Not the Rich

Earth’s Climate Future: A Critical Turnaround

California Governor’s Travel: Who Really Pays?

Lorillard’s $5 Million Tax Refund Fight Falls Short