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Ty Tagami  |  Capitol Beat News ServiceHow do billionaires avoid paying taxes? Here's what we know now.The super wealthy can afford to avoid paying taxes, but how? Here's what we know now.Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment to curb property tax increases by tying them to inflation.Most cities and counties adopted the amendment, but the majority of school districts, which receive the largest share of property taxes, opted out.A new law gives local governments until the end of April to reconsider, but school districts face challenges due to rising education...

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman on Drayk Bowen's leadershipNotre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman praises the leadership qualites of third-year linebacker Drayk Bowen, the former Indiana Mr. Football at Andrean High School.SOUTH BEND — It hasn’t been that long since Josh Lugg and Tommy Kraemer completed their Notre Dame football careers as starting offensive linemen.Yet they are proving just as effective as budding entrepreneurs in real estate management.South Bend-based Golden Legacy Partners, with Lugg and Kraemer as co-founders, announced Wednesday the strategic acquisition of ESC Property Services, which serves...

People on Wall Street react to sinking stocks from tariffsPeople on Wall Street reacted to the stock market downturn from Trump's tariffs announcement with a mix of worry and optimism.Stock markets in New York and around the globe have dropped since President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports, causing Americans to rethink their financial investments.After the opening bell on Wall Street on April 3, the Dow fell sharply in early trading and did not rebound later in the day, mirroring global markets and adding to the jitters for many Americans.The...

President Trump calls tariffs 'medicine' as stock market plungesPresident Donald Trump spent the weekend at a golf tournament in Florida as the stock market continued to plunge.The mass tariffs President Donald Trump announced last week sent the stock market tumbling.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now in a bear market.Economist and financial institutions are even more concerned about the possibility of a recession in the U.S.President Donald Trump's mass tariffs have sent the stock market tumbling in recent days and has sparked vocal concerns from economists and financial institutions over...

Where does the money generated from tariffs go?The Trump administration predicts tariffs will generate billions of dollars, but where will that money go?Aerospace and defense manufacturer Textron lost the most ground in the sell-off.CVS may be the best positioned to weather a recession.Companies across industries saw earnings prospects sink on downturn fears.It's been a tough week on Wall Street and Rhode Island's biggest publicly traded companies have not been spared in one of the worst market sell-offs in years.The 10 largest publicly traded companies all saw their stock price fall...

Aribnb breaks down the hottest travel trends this spring breakAirbnb has revealed the most popular spring travel destinations and the reasoning behind the surge.Airbnb recently revealed the most wishlisted properties in each U.S. state, according to travelers.In Michigan, the most wishlisted property is The Round Haven, a unique dome-shaped home in Leelanau County.Located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Round Haven offers scenic views and a secluded getaway.The property has received rave reviews from guests, praising its privacy, amenities, and proximity to nature.Airbnb has no shortage of interesting properties...

The governor lambasted House GOP lawmakers for not addressing 'pressing issues that Floridians care about.'DeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and supports open carryDeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and other restrictions on Second Amendment RightsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes the Florida House's decision to reinstate four budget items he vetoed last year.DeSantis urges the legislature to prioritize issues like condo insurance reform, medical freedom, and E-Verify instead.The Senate has yet to decide whether to support the House's budget veto overrides.Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t happy with Florida House...

White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concernsA new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump's trade policies will push prices higher.Scripps NewsThe stock market has experienced turbulence, with the Nasdaq entering a correction in early March.The S&P 500 is predicted to see a weekly gain after four weeks of losses, while the Dow is on track for its largest weekly gain since January.After the November 2024 election, the stock market hit an all time high, with conservative media pundits claiming that...

The custom home had been on and off the market since 2021.More than 20 planes have violated airspace near Mar-a-Lago with the latest incidentsTwo civilian aircraft flew over restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago recently forcing NORAD to respond.Straight Arrow NewsThe house at 153 Kings Road was built in 2009 as a custom home by the sellers, Michael and Lori Bernstein.The propery measures a little more than quarter of an acre on the second street north of Mar-a-Lago. The area closes to through traffic when Trump is in residence...

Eliminating property tax goes far beyond any trims realized by addressing the proverbial waste, fraud and abuse. It most likely means raising another tax to make up for the lost revenue.Gov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration press event in Palm Beach CountyGov. Ron DeSantis holds immigration Palm Beach County press event with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, State Rep. Mike Caruso and FDLE Commissioner Mark GlassGov. Ron DeSantis has started talking about eliminating property taxes for Florida homeowners.I don’t think he really means it. For starters, it would make Florida the only state...