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IRS workers faces mass layoffs as agency drafts plans to slash as much as 50% of workforce
The reductions are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency. WASHINGTON — The IRS is drafting plans…
House lawmakers hear public testimony on public school funding bill
House Bill 2 sets aside $3 billion to increase the basic allotment, the minimum funding get each year per student. AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, the House Committee on Public…
Texas House committee discusses conditions inside juvenile justice detention facilities
According to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, in 2023, it experienced the worst staffing crisis in its history. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met on…
Chinese manufacturers scramble to mitigate tariff pain amid an escalating global trade war
As Washington-Beijing trade tensions flare, Chinese manufacturers are scrambling for ways to adjust their supply chains and head off the escalating tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump’s additional 10% tariffs on…
Wine consumption is changing. The industry hopes new trends will help it survive
Global wine consumption has been on a steady decline in recent years — and it’s forced the wine industry to adapt. Organic and orange wines, non-alcoholic options and high-end fine…
Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says
President Donald Trump will “probably” announce tariff compromise deals with Canada and Mexico soon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday. The potential agreements would likely involve scaling back at least…
Trump administration unveils plan to sell off federal properties
The list includes some of the country’s most recognizable buildings and spans nearly every state, from courthouses to office buildings and garages. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday published…
IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people…
Conceptual design unveiled for 400 block replacement in downtown Bluefield W.Va.
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. -If you’ve driven through downtown Bluefield, West Virginia, you’ve likely seen the empty 400 block area, left that way after multiple major demolitions last year. However, even…