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Is Congress on the right track with its proposed EV tax?A bipartisan bill in Congress could add a new tax for electric vehicles just as there is a renewed push to move away from gas-powered cars. The proposed EV fee would start at $130 annually and is considered an attempt to make sure all drivers pay their fair share. The federal government collects 18.4 cents per gallon on every U.S. gasoline purchase to…

Hartford Courant2d agoWhole story →

Build ev tax proposal

Twin brothers who resold thousands of golf course tee times in Southern California plead guilty to tax crimesLOS ANGELES — Twin brothers who ran a controversial business that reserved and resold thousands of tee times at Southern California golf courses pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal tax crimes, admitting they failed to report income from the operation. At a court hearing in downtown Los Angeles, Se Youn "Steve" Kim pleaded guilty to filing a false tax…

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Economy tax crime guilty pleas

In Mike Johnson's district, political mood is mixed for party in powerLegislation the GOP called its “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out different ways in Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district. Steakhouse servers are getting a tax break on their tips, but there's a long line of hungry people waiting for a hot lunch as food stamps are in jeopardy.

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Economy Mike Johnson midterm election campaign

Talarico calls for fuel-tax break, end to Iran war in push to cut Texans’ costsCARROLLTON, Texas – With regular gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, Democratic Senate contender James Talarico on Saturday called for suspending federal fuel taxes and ending the war in Iran to help lower costs for Texans. Talarico made affordability the focus of his appearance at a Carrollton gas station as Republican groups backing Attorney General Ken…

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Security fuel tax debate

Healthcare is a top concern in CT. Who's getting help nowThe skyrocketing costs of healthcare have risen to the point that both the state and federal governments have been unable to fully solve it.

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Economy ct healthcare reform

Republicans target Vegas district with Trump's 'no tax on tips' policyIn Nevada's most competitive congressional district, Democratic Rep. Susie Lee is fending off a challenge from Republican Marty O'Donnell.

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Economy Susie Lee midterm elections

CT man who embezzled $348K from nonprofit admits to tax evasionFederal officials said he has agreed to cooperate with the IRS to pay all outstanding taxes, interest and penalties.

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Economy tax evasion case

Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracasA group of rebels held up floor action on other matters to press their demands.

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Economy gas tax holiday bill

CT attorney failed to file his taxes, owing the IRS was more than $3MA Connecticut attorney who reportedly failed to file tax returns for multiple years and owed more than $3.1 million in taxes, penalties and interest was sentenced to almost a year in federal prison. Michael Simes, 51, of Newtown, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 10 months in prison followed […]

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Economy tax evasion sentencing

Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approvalPresident Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult if his Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election needs congressional approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday.

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Economy trump dividend proposal

Republicans showcase 'big beautiful bill,' but law's impact is mixedWorking to keep the majority in Congress, Republicans are showcasing their chief legislative accomplishment in this midterm election.

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Government midterm election campaign

Democrats seek probe of Secret Service disbursements. CT federal lawmaker backs it.Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, who is the ranking Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut

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Economy Patty Murray white house funding probe