The observations came after an HC Bench was told that over 12,000 fully and naturally grown trees were being felled for commercial development.

After you turn 73, you must start withdrawing from certain retirement funds. The minimum distributions don't apply to already-taxed Roth IRAs. But keep in mind that you can't keep all that money in ...

Nearly 20 states kicked off the New Year with minimum wage increases, but some employment experts warn that doing so could exacerbate inflation levels. Minimum wage increases across 19 states will ...

Colorado is one of 19 states set to raise its hourly minimum in 2026, with some municipalities reaching more than twice the federal minimum. Beginning Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will be $15.16 ...

The rising costs of labor and equipment are trickling down to homeowners who need to call “timber!” By Dan Levin What is removing a tree worth? Quotes vary widely, depending on size, risk and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Minimum wage workers across Ohio will see a bump in their paychecks on Jan. 1, when the state’s minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour ...

New Jersey workers will be ringing in the New Year with an increased minimum wage. The minimum wage will increase by 43 cents to $15.92 per hour on Jan. 1, under the state’s law. The increase is the ...

When the calendar turns to 2026, workers who earn the minimum wage in more than a dozen states will see a bump in pay, according to a count from the Economic Policy Institute. And by the end of 2026, ...

Nineteen states and many more cities plan to increase minimum wage in 2026. Will Mississippi residents get a boost in their paychecks? Some states raise the minimum wage a little every few years, so ...

With Santa’s deliveries done and presents unwrapped, families are likely preparing to take down their decorations and toss their real Christmas trees into the trash. While those who want to throw ...

Californians will see the minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour starting Jan. 1. The adjustment — a boost of 40 cents per hour — was calculated in August by the Department of Finance as part of its ...