The drama surrounding the latest government funding measure isn't letting up, even as we're now hours away from a potential shutdown. Given that such a scenario has never played out this deep into tax ...

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick wants to lower the age requirement for senior property tax exemptions from 65 to 55, a tax plan that ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: A sign indicating that the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed due to the government shutdown, on October 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress could not agree on a budget ...

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 12: Closed signage is seen around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall on October 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Additional Smithsonian locations ...

As the Senate advances a possible end to the 40-day government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is adjusting its plans amid a wave of layoffs and program closings. In a court filing last week ...

For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025. Government shutdowns aren’t new to Washington. Since the late 1970s, there have been 20 funding gaps.

Mortgage rates rose again this week, with the average 30-year fixed rate climbing past 6.8%. That’s not just a post-pandemic hangover; it’s a warning sign. Behind the scenes, rising government debt is ...

Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a former member of CNET's How To team, he wrote about the intersection of policy, information and technology, and ...

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California’s tax burden is always a hot topic, especially now. With a state budget that is allegedly short of money (fact ...

A measure to keep the government funded passed the House of Representatives, but has until the end of Friday to pass the Senate and avert a shutdown. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...