Texas

TL/DR - The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is under scrutiny by Congress with disagreements on its handling of a multibillion-dollar investment. The Republicans argue that the IRS has failed taxpayers and wasted parts of the $80 billion investment Democrats pushed through in the Inflation Reduction Act. However, the Democrats acknowledge the…

TL/DR - The IRS will open a free, online filing system for some Americans for the 2022 tax season as part of an experimental pilot program. The Direct File system will be available to residents in 12 states who have income from an employer or unemployment compensation, Social Security benefits, and interest of $1,500 or less, but is not an option…

TL/DR - The fourth special session of the North Texas legislature ended without passing a number of education bills, including controversial ones such as taxpayer subsidies for private school students. Two controversial immigration bills did pass, including one making it a state crime for a migrant to enter Texas illegally. State Rep. Frederick…

TL/DR - Seneca Meadows, the largest landfill in New York state, was set to close in 2025, but its owner - Waste Connections - is seeking approval to fill a 47-acre valley between the landfill's mounds which would extend its lifespan until 2040. Many local residents have complained about problems caused by the landfill, including odour, truck…