Political vitriol sparks call for moderation in Nevada

Small business owner Ron Nelsen, center, is told to leave after interrupting U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., during a luncheon to discuss infrastructure projects at the Suncoast casino-hotel on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Las Vegas. @Erik_Verduzco They disrupt his speeches and town halls screaming grievances.

Senate rejects Clifton woman’s place on civil rights commission

In a move rarely seen, Republicans in the Colorado Senate, on a party-line vote, rejected the reappointment of Clifton resident Heidi Hess, a Democrat, to the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The rejection of a governor's appointment came as a surprise for most, since such things rarely occur regardless of what party controls the governor's office.

Trump plan seen turning – everyone and their dog’ into an LLC

The Trump administration's proposal to slash the tax rate on partnerships and limited liability companies could set off a stampede of individual taxpayers trying to reclassify themselves as so-called pass-through businesses in order to take advantage of the savings, according to tax experts. In 2012, Kansas exempted pass-throughs from state income taxes, a move that was billed as a chance to spur so much business growth and job creation that it would actually raise money for the state treasury.

There’s a dirty little secret behind Trump’s plan to scrap the estate tax

U.S. National Economic Director Gary Cohn and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin end their briefing after unveiling the Trump administration's tax reform proposal in the White House briefing room in Washington, U.S, April 26, 2017. Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans hate the estate tax so much they renamed it, ominously, the "death tax."

White House Unveils – Biggest Tax Cut’ in History

White House officials on Wednesday unveiled a dramatic new tax reform plan that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is calling "the biggest tax cut" in history aimed at jump starting small businesses and putting more money in the pockets of middle-class Americans. Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn laid out a "broad brush overview" of the plan to reporters, cautioning that they are still negotiating many of the details with members of Congress.

Trump tax plan billed as a largest tax reforma in US history

President Donald Trump is proposing “the biggest tax cut” ever even as the government struggles with mounting debt, in an effort to fulfill promises of bringing jobs and prosperity to the middle class. White House officials on Wednesday were to release broad outlines of a tax overhaul that would provide massive tax cuts to businesses big and small.

Mnuchin confirms corporate tax rate cut planned

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirmed that the tax plan set to be unveiled later this afternoon will include a proposal to drive down the corporate tax rate from 35 percent down to 15 percent. Mnuchin confirmed the rate decrease at a discussion at the Newseum on Wednesday, calling it the " biggest tax cut and largest tax reform in the history of our country."

Massive Trump tax cuts face big hurdles as debt mounts

President Donald Trump is proposing tax cuts for individuals and businesses even as Washington struggles with mounting debt and the populist president tries to make good on promises to bring jobs and prosperity to the middle class. Trump is scheduled Wednesday to unveil the broad outlines of a tax overhaul that would provide massive tax cuts to businesses big and small.

Trump to propose massive tax cuts for businesses

President Donald Trump plans to propose massive tax cuts for businesses big and small as part of an overhaul that he says will provide the biggest tax cuts in U.S. history. In addition to big tax cuts for corporations, Trump also wants to cut taxes for small business owners from a top tax rate of 39.6 percent to a top rate of 15 percent, said an official with knowledge of the plan.

Candidates in gubernatorial race disclose sources of income

The nearly dozen candidates running to replace Republican Gov. Chris Christie get their income through state-funded salaries, dividends, rental properties and small businesses, according to disclosure reports released Monday. The reports, which are required under state law, come ahead of the June 6 primary when Democrats and Republicans will select their parties' nominee for the November general election to succeed Christie, who is prohibited by law from running for a third term.

Resources are available for beginning farmersAre you thinking about…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a website to connect farm entrepreneurs with programs, services and resources for anyone interested in getting started into farming at www.usda.gov/newfarmers. The site features advice and guidance on everything a new farm business owner needs to know, from writing a business plan, to obtaining a loan to grow their business, to filing taxes as a new small business owner, starting or expanding an operation, developing new markets, supporting more effective farming and conservation practices, and having access to relevant training and education opportunities.

The GE-Alstom Block Island Wind Farm off Block Island, Rhode Island,…

The GE-Alstom Block Island Wind Farm off Block Island, Rhode Island, is the kind of energy production Connecticut could pursue. The GE-Alstom Block Island Wind Farm off Block Island, Rhode Island, is the kind of energy production Connecticut could pursue.

Steeleworkers unite

So there I was perusing the Campaign Events section of the weekly HCDP email blast, when I spotted this Facebook event and damn near fell out of my chair. On Sunday, April 9, 2017, Dayna Steele and Jon Powell, two candidates who are exploring a run for US House District 36, will be in Cleveland to meet the city, share their visions for Cleveland, Liberty County, and District 36, as well as answer your questions and address your concerns.

Who are mega-donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, and why are they influential?

A family's ownership stake in Breitbart News throws a fresh spotlight on the publicity-averse political donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, who now occupy a prominent place in Donald Trump's Washington. Who are mega-donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, and why are they influential? A family's ownership stake in Breitbart News throws a fresh spotlight on the publicity-averse political donors Bob and Rebekah Mercer, who now occupy a prominent place in Donald Trump's Washington.