Property Tax News

  • As SpaceX rumors circulate in coastal Louisiana, so do worries of losing generational land May 31, 2026 3:04 pm Louisiana Illuminator This report was originally published by The Current. a nonprofit news organization serving Lafayette and South Louisiana.  Bennett Billeaud, who just finished his freshman year at St. Thomas More High School, has been hunting on the marsh near Pecan Island …
  • Shoppers Give Manvel, Iowa Colony Budget Boost May 31, 2026 11:21 am Alvin Sun and Advertiser - Texas Power-shopping people in Manvel and Iowa Colony generated thousands in unanticipated funds to city budgets when the monthly sales tax rebate was distributed by the State Comptroller’s Office. Statewide, rebates to cities were up 6.1% in May, according to …
  • Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 5.24.26 May 31, 2026 10:14 am Florida Politics The $114.5 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 finally cleared both chambers Friday after weeks of overtime negotiations during a Special Session. After the Regular Session stalled out, prompting consecutive Special Sessions and weeks of extra …
  • Mall redevelopment may be a gamble worth taking May 31, 2026 9:06 am Daily Inter Lake - Montana Developers have proposed an intriguing plan for Kalispell Center Mall that promises a bright future for the town’s Parkline and downtown areas. But a key question looms large: How much should the public invest in a private development? Texas-based …
  • Tax Breaks: The Tortured Taxpayer Department Edition May 30, 2026 2:47 pm Forbes Taylor Swift performs onstage during her successful Eras Tour—it helped make her a billionaire. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Getty Images for TAS Rights Management It’s been a love story for nearly three years …
  • Will getting rid of property taxes make Florida more affordable? May 30, 2026 1:22 pm Housing Wire “Overall, it can’t be a bad thing for housing,” said Aaron Davis, CEO of Florida Agency Network. “I mean, first and foremost, in both Florida and Texas there’s no state income tax, and that’s certainly helped in raking in businesses and people and wealth …
  • The Fiscal Note: Primary Runoff Election Results May 30, 2026 9:44 am The Gilmer Mirror - Texas Friend, Welcome to your Friday Fiscal Note.   This week, the long-awaited primary runoff elections came to an end, with voters across the state finalizing their party’s picks for the general election. We provide a quick rundown of the results, and …
  • Yesteryear-May 30-31, 2026 May 30, 2026 8:52 am Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania Leonard Alwine of Altoona submitted this photo of the new library being buyilt at 17th Street and Sixth Avenue, Altoona. The photo was taken in the late 1960s before 17th Street was made into a four-lane road. Readers are encouraged to send or deliver old …
  • When Did Texas Last Vote Blue for President? May 30, 2026 3:43 am 99.9 KBAT - Texas TEXAS -- In recent memory, Texas has been known as a 'red state' in many elections, including the Presidential election. This is NOT a post about political views, y'all. Heaven knows there has been enough of that. And there's been enough …
  • Mayor: Buc-ee’s visitors — not local taxpayers — will pay for infrastructure improvements May 30, 2026 2:40 am Richland Source - Ohio MANSFIELD — Infrastructure improvements needed to create a new Buc-ee’s Travel Center will ultimately be paid for by the thousands of visitors who buy the brisket sandwiches, Beaver nuggets and branded novelty items. That’s because the planned development …
  • Another property hike possible for El Pasoans and more May 30, 2026 1:09 am KRWG - New Mexico KC Counts: It seems like, Bob, even though I haven't personally spoken to you in a while, a topic that comes up for El Paso over and over again is possible increases in property taxes. Bob Moore: Yeah, and so I should preface this conversation by …
  • Bay City denies tax noncompliance claims May 30, 2026 12:10 am The Bay City Tribune - Texas Bay City officials are pushing back against online claims that the city was included among Texas municipalities found out of compliance with state audit and tax transparency requirements. City Manager Scotty Jones said the claims are false and that Bay …
  • The Show for May 29, 2026: Friday NewsCap, Heard's programming and engagement chief and more May 29, 2026 8:49 pm KJZZ - Arizona Maricopa County’s recorder has turned over potential noncitizens on the voting rolls to the AG’s office. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, we’ll meet the Heard Museum’s first chief programming and …
  • How Billionaires Are Using Data Centers as a Weapon in the Class War May 29, 2026 7:32 pm Occupy.com Warren Buffett said in 2012: “There’s class warfare all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” America’s billionaire class — increasingly dominated by tech CEOs — is becoming even more desperate in their push to …
  • The Retirement Tax Map for 2026: The 10 States That Save a $90,000 Pensioner the Most on Total Taxes May 29, 2026 7:03 pm 24/7 Wall St. For a retired couple bringing in $90,000 per year in pension income, choosing the right state to live in is one of the highest-leverage financial decisions available. The difference between the most and least retirement-friendly tax environments runs …
  • Bills carving out favors for aerospace companies become state law May 29, 2026 6:26 pm The Current - Louisiana Published: May 29, 12:36 pm Four bills aimed at making Louisiana a more welcoming business environment for aerospace companies are now law.  Upon returning from a trip to Greenland, Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 1071, exempting a majority of state and local …
  • James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves May 29, 2026 5:36 pm Reason Magazine Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss the brewing Texas showdown between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Then, they break down Rep. Nancy Mace's (R–S.C.) proposal to give boomers a property tax …
  • Florida's property-tax plan risks fees for 'everything' May 29, 2026 5:24 pm Accounting Today Palm Beach can count on its billionaires to keep picking up the tab for schools, firefighters and parks if Florida slashes property taxes. Many other local governments will have a tougher time making up the difference. Processing Content After more than a …
  • Candidate Mike Mazzei outlines vision for Oklahoma governor’s race May 29, 2026 2:46 pm News9 - Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY -With less than three weeks until Oklahoma’s June 16 primary election, Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei is laying out his vision for the state. The former state senator and budget secretary is proposing sweeping tax reforms, …
  • EDITORIAL: The Future of Our Public Schools, Part Four May 29, 2026 2:08 pm Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado Read Part One A friend who supports our local schools, offered a summary of Archuleta School District’s current predicament in a recent email to me: ASD has a timeline, with various decisions to be made at intervals that are dependent on other outcomes. eg …
  • Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.29.26 May 29, 2026 10:07 am Florida Politics Good Friday morning. Budget Day is here. Lawmakers will convene this morning to start final votes on the $114.5 billion spending plan that will fund state government through the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Senate is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m., and the …
  • Florida’s Property-Tax Plan Risks Charging Fees for ‘Everything’ May 29, 2026 8:55 am Insurance Journal Palm Beach can count on its billionaires to keep picking up the tab for schools, firefighters and parks if Florida slashes property taxes. Many other local governments will have a tougher time making up the difference. After more than a year of teasing …
  • Why rent keeps rising and how renters can negotiate May 28, 2026 9:00 pm 101.5 The Vibe - Florida Why rent keeps rising and how renters can negotiate Rent keeps going up, and there’s no end in sight. But is this due to the economy, rising landlord costs, or is it because of the competitive housing market? In this guide, CreditNinja breaks down why rent …
  • New Era Energy & Digital Announces Agreement for Dismissal of All Claims Against the Company by the State of New Mexico May 28, 2026 8:01 pm EIN Presswire New Era Expressly Denies Any Liability Company Remains Focused on Advancing New Era’s AI Data Center Strategy MIDLAND, Texas, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) (“New Era” or the “Company”), a developer and …
  • DCAD works on county's 2026 taxable values May 28, 2026 5:29 pm DeWitt County Today - Texas DeWitt County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Denise Moore presented a report on her office’s calculation of 2026 taxable values to the Commissioners Court May 11. The Texas Property Tax Code requires the Chief Appraiser to provide an estimate of the …