Archive of entries posted on 23rd April 2012

State Tax Payments Roll in But More Refunds Than Expected

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As of April 23, the Franchise Tax Board has received  just over $6 billion in stat e income tax payments this month — $2.4 billion less than Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget predicts the agency will receive through April 30.

The Democratic governor has already acknowledged he and lawmakers must fill a budget hole that’s at least $800 million larger than he estimated in January – about $10 billion.

Brown hopes April’s tax receipts at least meet expectations. If not, the budget hole deepens. If expectations are exceeded, the hole shrinks.

April is by far the largest month of the year for income tax receipts.

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PA Primary Voters Guides and Information 2012

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Vote Tuesday April 24th 2012. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Visit VotesPA to find your polling place and see other voter information. Also don’t forget to bring your ID with you to the polls. Here are some voters guides from around the state Pennsylvania Family Institute Voters Guide PA League of Women Voters [...]

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Sponsor of drug testing for welfare bill turns down suggestion to test lawmakers

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A subcommittee hearing on a bill that would set up drug testing for welfare benefits took a small detour Monday morning, when state Rep. Johnny Shaw, D-Bolivar, suggested expanding the program to require drug tests for state lawmakers. “I think … Continue reading →

Constitution Party comes to Nashville, nominates presidential candidate Virgil Goode

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Charlotte’s getting the Democrats and Tampa will host the Republicans, but Nashville was the site of the Constitution Party’s national convention as it picked its presidential nominee last week. Meeting at the Sheraton Music City Hotel near the airport, the … Continue reading →