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Massachusetts Raises Minimum Wage, Creates New Paid Leave Program

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed into law an act that will mandate an annual August sales tax holiday, increase minimum wage over the next five years and create a new paid family and medical leave program in Massachusetts. The …

Virginia’s Sales-Tax Holiday on Hurricane-Prep Items Begins Today

Virginia residents can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season and save money at the same time. The Virginia Department of Taxation says the state’s sales-tax holiday on emergency items such as batteries, flashlights, tarps and first-aid kits runs from today, …

Alabama Lawmakers Pass Tax-Free Weekend for Disaster Supplies

As Alabama prepares to observe the first anniversary of deadly tornadoes last April 27, the Legislature approved the creation of a tax-free weekend for buying disaster preparedness supplies. The bill by Republican Rep. Bill Poole of Northport cleared the Senate …

Alabama Governor Wants 1 Year Tax Holiday for Storm Supplies

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has proposed a once-a-year sales tax holiday on weather radios, flashlights, generators and other supplies needed to help prepare for weather disasters. Bentley made the proposal at a news conference to announce that Feb. 19-24 would …