States rebound from bleak forecasts to pass record … JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just a year ago, the financial future looked bleak for state governments as governors and lawmakers scrambled to cut spending amid the coronavirus recession that was projected to pummel revenue. They laid off state workers, threatened big cuts to schools and warned about canceling or scaling back building projects, among other steps. […]
House passes plan to increase stimulus checks to … The president had demanded the increase and Democratic lawmakers jumped at the opportunity.
Biden pushes for COVID-19 relief package as the US … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As the nation mourns the lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic, President Joe Biden is urging Congress to get his COVID-19 relief package across the finish line. From the White House, Biden marked the grim milestone of 500,000 deaths in the United States from COVID-19. “These people were extraordinary,” Biden said. “As […]
9-year-old boy learns hard lesson after raising money … We all want to go to the Super Bowl, right? One 9-year-old saved all year but learned the hard way it wasn’t going to happen.
Fans demand refunds following Garth Brooks concert Garth Brooks fans are demanding their money back after they say the trip to a Missouri arena turned into a nightmare.
Many waiting weeks for tax refunds as IRS deals with … Many who have already filed taxes this year are waiting weeks to receive their federal tax refunds, and a major backlog at the Internal Revenue Service is behind the wait.
Inmates can get COVID-19 relief money no matter their … Prisoners will soon get federal stimulus money, no matter their offense.
Tickets to Super Bowl LV still up for grabs, but … If you want to get your hands on tickets to see Bucs and Chiefs battle, it’ll cost you.
Over $300K raised in 2 days for girl critically hurt … A GoFundMe account for a 5-year-old girl left in critical condition after a Thursday night wreck involving a Kansas City Chiefs coach has far surpassed its original fundraising goal of $45,000.
With clock ticking, Congress on brink of COVID-19 … With current COVID-19 relief programs scheduled to expire at the end of the year and Congress with only a couple of days left in session, the pressure is on for lawmakers to approve more aid — and they say they are close to doing it.
Rent is up by 15% in some cities: Here’s where it’s … Renters hoping to save a little money by staying out of the housing market likely aren’t seeing any relief, especially in some metro areas.