New York regulates tax preparers as U.S. IRS effort drifts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York this month became the fourth U.S. state to regulate unlicensed tax return preparers, at a time when consumer advocates are pushing for more state oversight as a federal crackdown stalled.
Disabled could lose some free parking privileges in Washington State
OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) – Washington state is weighing an end to free metered street parking for most disabled people after finding that the current system is too easily abused.
Colorado man fatally shoots stepdaughter mistaken for burglar
DENVER (Reuters) – A 14-year-old Colorado girl mistaken for a burglar was shot and killed by her stepfather early on Monday morning at the home they shared, police said.
California judge bars voter-approved pension cuts for city workers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A state court judge has barred the city of San Jose, California, from imposing voter-approved pension cuts on current municipal workers in a ruling with implications for cash-strapped local governments across the United States.
Texas man asks to have pregnant wife removed from life support
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A Texas man is seeking to have his pregnant wife removed from life support and may try to obtain a court injunction against a state law requiring her to be kept alive because she is with child, reports said.
Conservationists ask court to block competitive wolf hunt
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – Conservation groups asked a federal judge on Monday to block an Idaho hunting competition targeting wolves and coyotes that is supported by many ranchers and sportsmen but that wildlife advocates have opposed as a “killing con…
Former Ohio deputy treasurer pleads guilty to corruption charges
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A former deputy treasurer for the state of Ohio on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he took kickbacks and helped a friend gain business as a securities broker for the state, prosecutors said.
Target meets with state attorneys as lawsuits pile up
BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Target Corp’s general counsel, Timothy Baer, spoke with top state prosecutors on Monday to address their concerns about a massive data breach, as consumer lawsuits piled up against the retailer and two U.S. senators called f…
New York regulates tax preparers as U.S. IRS effort drifts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New York this month became the fourth U.S. state to regulate unlicensed tax return preparers, at a time when consumer advocates are pushing for more state oversight as a federal crackdown stalled.
Astronauts ready for second spacewalk to repair station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are planning a second and final spacewalk to fix the outpost’s cooling system early on Tuesday, a NASA official said.
