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Juneau Assembly Candidates Debate Budget, Cruise Tourism, and Homelessness at Forum

Juneau Assembly Candidates Debate Budget, Cruise Tourism, and Homelessness at Forum

Eight candidates vying for three open seats on the Juneau Assembly participated in a forum hosted by the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce. The candidates addressed critical local issues including balancing the city's budget, imposing limits on cruise ship tourism, and tackling homelessness. The hour-long forum provided each candidate one minute to articulate their stances on these topics, with additional specific questions posed for each of the three races. Suggestions for budget solutions ranged from boosting cruise tourism revenue to re-evaluating nonprofit sales tax exemptions and focusing on deferred maintenance over new projects. On cruise tourism, opinions varied from supporting current levels and encouraging growth to advocating for passenger limits and renegotiating head taxes for infrastructure improvements. Regarding homelessness, candidates discussed the effectiveness of current measures, the role of drug abuse and mental illness, and potential solutions such as year-round warming shelters, pa...
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El Paso County 911 District Seeks Claims Manager to Oversee Insurance Programs

El Paso County 911 District Seeks Claims Manager to Oversee Insurance Programs

The El Paso County 911 District is actively seeking a Claims Manager to administer and coordinate its insurance programs, including workers' compensation, property/casualty, and subrogation/recovery claims. This role involves implementing strategies to prevent, control, or transfer risks through various claims management processes, self-insurance, commercial insurance, and other financial instruments. The Claims Manager will collaborate with internal business partners to establish frameworks for mitigating incurred and unreported losses. Key responsibilities include managing claims of varying complexity to resolution, administering non-tort claims, and seeking recovery of damages. The position also entails overseeing medical/case management, claims strategy, negotiation, and adjudication within defined authority levels. The manager will initiate and monitor claims investigations, make decisions on claim acceptance or denial, and ensure the accuracy of financial data within the Risk Management Information S...
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NC property tax limits could cut millions from local budgets

NC property tax limits could cut millions from local budgets

A property tax levy limit is on the November ballot. What does it mean, and how would Wilmington-area counties be affected?
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St. Johns County Halts $100 Million in Capital Improvement Projects Amidst Potential Property Tax Changes

St. Johns County Halts $100 Million in Capital Improvement Projects Amidst Potential Property Tax Changes

St. Johns County has placed approximately $100 million in capital improvement projects on hold. This decision comes as the county prepares for potential significant changes to property tax revenue, contingent on the approval of Amendment 3 by Florida voters in November. Amendment 3, if passed with 60% of the vote, would increase the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. The county has created a webpage to inform residents about the amendment's potential impact on revenue and current property tax allocations. County Administrator Joy Andrews emphasized the need for "thoughtful decisions" to protect essential services and avoid committing resources that may become unavailable. The county has also identified $2.6 million in recommended but paused FY 2027 positions and allocated $30 million for financial resiliency in response to Amendment 3, in addition to $31.2 million in emergency response reserves.
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MSC Poesia's Final Alaska Cruise Itinerary Modified for Extended Juneau Stay

MSC Poesia's Final Alaska Cruise Itinerary Modified for Extended Juneau Stay

MSC Poesia's Final Alaska Cruise Itinerary Modified for Extended Juneau Stay
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Chubb Increases Lobbying Spending, Focuses on Federal Insurance Office and Tax Reforms

Chubb Increases Lobbying Spending, Focuses on Federal Insurance Office and Tax Reforms

Chubb INA Holdings Inc. has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures, amending its first-quarter 2026 disclosure to $940,000 and reporting $750,000 in the second quarter of 2026. Over the past four quarters, the company has spent a total of $5.7 million on lobbying activities. Chubb employs 35 active lobbyists across various firms, including Mayer Brown LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. The insurer's lobbying agenda includes issues related to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), specifically H.R. 643, which aims to eliminate the FIO within the Department of the Treasury. Additionally, Chubb is lobbying on international tax proposals, Mexico's VAT, and transparency in asbestos bankruptcy trusts. Their interests span insurance regulatory reform, federal programs affecting coverage, tax changes impacting subsidiaries and reinsurance transactions, and trade policy.
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Northwest Arkansas Nonprofit Our Healthy Communities Secures Military Catering Contract Through Local Partnership

Northwest Arkansas Nonprofit Our Healthy Communities Secures Military Catering Contract Through Local Partnership

Northwest Arkansas Nonprofit Our Healthy Communities Secures Military Catering Contract Through Local Partnership
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Actors' Equity Association Switches Lobbying Firms to Advance Performing Artist Tax Parity Act

Actors' Equity Association Switches Lobbying Firms to Advance Performing Artist Tax Parity Act

Actors' Equity Association Switches Lobbying Firms to Advance Performing Artist Tax Parity Act
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Minnesota Governor Walz Participates in Strategic Forum on Health Innovation with Sweden

Minnesota Governor Walz Participates in Strategic Forum on Health Innovation with Sweden

Minnesota Governor Walz Participates in Strategic Forum on Health Innovation with Sweden
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Nonprofits Face Reporting Burden, Call for Standardized Frameworks to Enhance Efficiency

Nonprofits Face Reporting Burden, Call for Standardized Frameworks to Enhance Efficiency

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) globally are grappling with a significant reporting burden, often spending considerable time preparing diverse reports for various funders, each with unique templates and requirements. This lack of standardization means NPOs frequently repackage the same information, diverting resources from their core missions. A recent paper, based on interviews with 21 nonprofit stakeholders from multiple countries including the U.S., highlights this challenge. While the International Non-Profit Accounting Standard, launched in 2025, provides a foundation for financial standardization, it primarily focuses on financial reporting and lacks comprehensive non-financial reporting guidelines. Consequently, many donors create their own templates, which can request irrelevant information or omit crucial details. The research proposes the Civil-Society Organisations Reporting Practice (CORP) framework as a solution, aiming to provide a common reporting structure that integrates financial and non-f...
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Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Production Planning to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Waste

Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Production Planning to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Waste

Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Production Planning to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Waste
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Saudi Ministry of Commerce Imposes Penalties for Non-Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

Saudi Ministry of Commerce Imposes Penalties for Non-Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership

Saudi Ministry of Commerce Imposes Penalties for Non-Disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership