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Missouri lawmakers clarify confusion to let more counties freeze property taxes for seniors

2 years 1 month ago

Missouri lawmakers gave counties a dose of much-needed clarity in May when they passed a bill aimed at clarifying a 2023 law that lets counties pass a senior property tax freeze, aimed at those 62 and older. The law passed last year gave counties the power to freeze property tax rates for Missourians who were […]

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Meg Cunningham

Georgia Prosecutors Stoke Fears Over Use Of Encrypted Messengers And Tor

2 years 1 month ago
In an indictment against Defend the Atlanta Forest activists in Georgia, state prosecutors are citing use of encrypted communications to fearmonger. Alleging the defendants—which include journalists and lawyers, in addition to activists—in the indictment were responsible for a number of crimes related to the Stop Cop City campaign, the state Attorney General’s prosecutors cast suspicion on the defendants’ use […]
Mike Masnick

Expanding empowerment: Urban League's new initiatives target food deserts, senior assistance and social services

2 years 1 month ago
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis stands as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity, steadfast in its commitment to economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights advocacy. In 2023, the Urban League significantly expanded its reach, overcoming transportation and location barriers to assist more individuals than ever before. With 25 strategically placed locations, the organization now extends comprehensive assistance to over 200,000 individuals, forging pathways to a more equitable…
Richard Keith Davis