Podcasts about levies

On the 267th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz break down the lockdown at W.F. West from Monday afternoon with some inside info, the Centralia levy passage, one artist's wild life ride and the history of incredible thief nicknames.Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com.Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING, CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR!

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Treasury Director-general to unpack Budget 2026 in a nutshell. With inflation-linked personal income tax relief, a higher tax-free savings limit, no VAT or corporate tax hikes, and the withdrawal of the planned R20 billion tax increase, Treasury struck a more optimistic tone. However, fuel and carbon levies will rise, the deficit sits at 4% of GDP, and debt is projected to stabilise at 77.3% of GDP. In other interviews, Motus Chief Executive Officer, Ockert Janse van Rensburg discusses Motus’ improved operational performance, the stronger sales volumes across key markets, and how disciplined strategy execution supported the Group’s robust financial results for the period. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Treasury Director General, to unpack Budget 2026 in a nutshell. With inflation-linked personal income tax relief, a higher tax-free savings limit, no VAT or corporate tax hikes, and the withdrawal of the planned R20 billion tax increase, Treasury struck a more optimistic tone. However, fuel and carbon levies will rise, the deficit sits at 4% of GDP, and debt is projected to stabilise at 77.3% of GDP. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Steven Durlauf, a professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, weighs in on the fallout from Friday's Supreme Court decision that the Trump Administration had exceeded its authority in declaring tariffs as being necessary under emergency conditions. While the move put an end to the previously announced tariffs, Durlauf discusses the uncertain benefits of the changes, noting that there are some monies that could flow back to consumers or prices that could decrease, but that most of the impacts will be more on the policy and economy fronts than to the pocketbooks of consumers and the coffers of businesses.  David Trainer, founder and president at New Constructs, says that technology investors could be headed for trouble as he expects the sector to roll over "and take several steps back," bogged down with more balance sheets showing an overload of debt.  He notes that tech stocks have benefitted from momentum investing and buy-the-dips thinking, but if earnings slow down — as he expects — and off-balance sheet debts hit home, the sector will lag other parts of the market. Vijay Marolia, chief investment officer at Regal Point Capital says that he expects GDP numbers to come roaring back from last week's disappointment, noting that the 4%-plus growth he sees for much of the rest of the year is more than just recovering the gross domestic product lost late last year to the government shutdown. He does not expect that growth to be derailed by continuing trade-policy and tariff uncertainty, which reached new heights last week after the Supreme Court decision. Also in "The Week That Is," Vijay discusses his experience playing around on prediction markets and how that has led him to see that those platforms — which most see as a different form of gambling — will have real impacts on investment theory and strategy in the very near future.

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Cape Town is often praised for having one of South Africa’s most progressive residential solar programmes, but the rollout has not been without controversy. Kadri Nassiep, Executive Director of City Electricity at the City of Cape Town, speaks to John Maytham about the City’s approach to encouraging solar uptake. Households can benefit from incentives including cash or bill credits for excess power fed back into the grid and the City has paid millions to residents for their contributions. Some administration fees have been reduced to make solar adoption easier. However, critics argue that additional costs such as feed-in meters and fixed infrastructure charges make participation complicated and expensive, particularly for middle-income households, high-value properties, and those using less municipal electricity. More than 14 000 objections and petitions have been lodged against the City’s tariff structures, with residents saying that fixed charges disproportionately affect disposable income. The City maintains that charges are necessary to cover the cost of pipes, cables, and staff, even as more households generate their own power, highlighting the tension between supporting renewable energy and maintaining municipal infrastructure funding. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Johlene Wasserman, Director for Community Schemes and Compliance at Van Deventer Dowlath and Marx Incorporated on ways to navigate ownership within a body corporate. They reflect on things that an owner and an investor must be aware of in terms of regulations and how body corporates work. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, Legal Matters, Ownership, Sectional Title, Levies, Body Corporate, Apartments, Investments, Municipality The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's getting flak, especially in Auckland, for their capital gains tax. Rightly so. But National's approach, as is usually the case with centre-right parties, is user-pays. It's a way to get revenue without appearing to tax-grab your starving constituents. Yesterday it was whacking a new tax on our power bills in order to make them cheaper - we hope. Last week they scrapped the full driver licence test but then NZTA came out and said they may need increase fees for the first test and other bits to make up costs. We'll pay tolls to get the roads we want. We're about to get hit with congestions charging. International tourists pay the tourists' tax. Domestic tourists pay to use DOC huts and, more recently, carparks at peak places. Wellington will probably soon get a targeted special rate for pumping their number twos into the Cook Strait. Now, so long as this stuff is ring-fenced, I prefer things are charged this way because if you don't want to use a toll road, use a taxed one. User pays make more sense and is fairer to those who use, and more importantly, those who don't use a particular good or service. But at some point, your household budget is hit with so many fees and charges that you have to stop and ask how long it can continue. It's death by a thousand cuts. And then you ask, can't the government cut wasteful spending elsewhere to cover some of this stuff or give me some back in tax? In case you needed examples of that, this week, Shane Jones' half-billion slush funds would be a good place to start, I would've thought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preaching from Matthew 5:5, what is meekness? How does Jesus regulate our passion?

https://youtu.be/Gx9VZCfwoccWelcome back to the Unmasked Podcast after a long hiatus. This shiny new episode is the first of Season 5, in which Joey and Tyler are addressing the theme of "Thinking in the Spheres". Should Christians automatically support school levies? In this episode of Unmasked, Joey and Tyler examine the proposed Battleground, Washington school levy and ask a deeper question: has the public school system proven itself trustworthy?They discuss the McCleary decision, rising education budgets, declining academic outcomes, administrative bloat, lack of transparency, and growing ideological conflicts between schools and families. From a biblical and civic perspective, they argue that throwing more money at a broken culture will not fix it—and that voting “no” may actually be the most loving option for children, families, and the community.This episode is especially relevant for Christians navigating education, politics, and civic responsibility in today's culture.Title: “More Money, Worse Results? The Truth About School Levies in Battle Ground, WA”Season: 5Episode: 1Listen to the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Gx9VZCfwoccTo contact, email us at: unmaskedmbc@gmail.comVisit our podcast website at: unmasked.buzzsprout.comFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/unmaskedpodcastpnwUnmasked is a ministry of Master's Bible Church: mastersbiblechurch.com and facebook.com/mastersbiblechurchCredits & Links:Opening Song Clip: By Zach SelfClosing Sound Clip: Voddie Baucham, https://x.com/smashbaals/status/1648723226493689861?s=46Battle Ground School District Report Card: https://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/100018Student Proficiency link: https://fiscal.wa.gov/K12/K12Salaries#SchoolLevies#ChristianWorldview#PublicEducation#ParentalRights#WashingtonState#BattlegroundWA#ChristianPolitics#EducationReform#McClearyDecision#SchoolChoice#faithandculture #TeachersUnions#WokeEducation#BiblicalWorldview#LocalElectionsschool levy explainedchristian view of educationbattleground washington levymccleary act washingtonchristians and votingpublic school funding debateteachers union powerparental rights educationfaith and politics podcastchristian response to woke education

Introduction:Dive into this eye-opening episode of the She Renovates Podcast!Where Bernadette sits down with experienced real estate agent Con to unpack one of the most overlooked deal-makers (and deal-breakers) in renovating for profit the strata report.While many renovators focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and styling, buyers often make their decision long before auction day, quietly judging a property based on what's inside a document they may never talk about out loud.In this episode, Bernadette and Con reveal how strata reports influence buyer psychology, property value, financing, and renovation profitability sometimes overriding even the most beautiful renovation.From hidden red flags and special levies to why “clean strata” beats cosmetic upgrades every time, this conversation delivers real, on-the-ground insights from the coalface of selling strata properties.

In this opinion column, Clark County resident Dick Rylander explains why he believes voters should reject the Washougal School District levy proposals in the Feb. 10 special election, raising questions about levy increases, student performance data, and long-term school funding structure. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-vote-no-on-the-washougal-levies/ #Opinion #Washougal #SchoolLevies #EducationFunding #LocalElections #WashingtonPolitics

In 2023, 13 local authorities did not issue any derelict site levies despite having the power to do so. Almost €20.5m remains unpaid in derelict site levies ahead of a new derelict site tax in coming into effect in 2027. Pat discusses this further with Thomas Gould TD, Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration & Renewal, Planning, Public Realm & Local Government, Cork North-Central, Sinn Féin.

In this episode, we explore a significant Johannesburg High Court ruling that empowers body corporates to disconnect electricity for sectional title owners who fall behind on levies and utility bills, as long as proper legal procedures are followed. We'll delve into the Body Corporate V Khatisi case, highlighting the balance between financial obligations and homeowner rights. Discover how this decision impacts property law, ensures the financial health of sectional title schemes, and what it means for both paying and non-paying owners within community management. Join us for an insightful discussion on the responsibilities and rights tied to property ownership.

School property taxes are up across Wisconsin. A new study finds December saw the largest increase in decades. And Tuesday saw striking testimony in the trial of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.

Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most? Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle prices but wider transport issues and trends connected to public and private transport. From October 2026, travellers departing Singapore will contribute to the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). But is this levy enough to tackle aviation’s carbon problem? Hosted by ST senior transport correspondent Lee Nian Tjoe, the panel - comprising Mr Andrey Berdichevskiy, partner and associate director of Boston Consulting Group and Professor S. Viswanathan from Nanyang Business School - discusses the hard-to-abate aviation sector, the true cost of green flying, and whether we should rethink that long-haul trip to visit the northern lights. Back on the ground, the conversation shifts to the return of the Robo-taxi. Are autonomous vehicles the solution to our “last mile” woes in estates like Punggol? Plus, the experts share practical advice on the “Avoid, Shift, Improve” framework, from taking the train to KL, to swapping a steak for a salad in helping commuters to keep it “wheel and green”. This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media’s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:43 The cost of greening skies in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and for flights out of SG 04:45 Why increasing ticket prices doesn’t dampen travelling 12:09 A practical framework for greener mobility choices, from Zoom calls to high-speed rail 19:47 The return of autonomous vehicles like the Robo-taxi 31:38 From giving up the car to adopting a "flexitarian" diet - what else can individuals? Read Lee Nian Tjoe's articles: https://str.sg/wt8G Follow Lee Nian Tjoe on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/iqkJ Read more COE articles: https://str.sg/iGKC Host: Lee Nian Tjoe (niantjoel@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Eden Soh Executive producers: Ernest Luis and Lynda Hong Follow Wheel Insights Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/iTtE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/iqW2 Spotify: https://str.sg/iqgB Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #wheelinsightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 10 December 2025 The Reserve Bank says there are no more interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future. The parliamentary expenses scandal widens. Donald Trump makes it very expensive for families to visit the Grand Canyon. Global online forum Reddit is preparing to mount a legal challenge to the Australian government’s world-first social media ban for under 16-year-olds. Paramount takes on Netflix in a fight for Warner Brothers. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to deal with money anxiety. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washougal School District Board has approved placing renewal EP&O and Capital levies on the Feb. 10, 2026 ballot, with funding supporting student programs, technology, maintenance, and anticipated lower levy rates for homeowners; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washougal-school-district-board-votes-to-place-renewal-levies-on-feb-2026-ballot/ #Washougal #SchoolDistrict #Levy #EducationFunding #StudentPrograms #LocalLevies #SchoolSafety

The Resolution Foundation has recently published research assessing how the Government can help families with high energy bills. Our Chief Executive discussed the proposals with Jonathan Marshall (one of our Principal Economists) and Adam Scorer, the Chief Executive of National Energy Action. Tune in to learn about the drivers of Britain's stubbornly high household energy bills, and how reform of the costs added onto bills offers a route for helping families with the cost of living this winter. To learn more, read 'Splitting the bill' on our website today: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/splitting-the-bill/

It's Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It's a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than they promised, and what you should do if you're affected. If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk and you could be on the show!

KGMI's Joe Teehan speaks with Bellingham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Baker about levies listed on some November ballots.

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Guest Host Dane DeKrey welcomes Dr. Brandon Lunak, Superintendent of Moorhead Public Schools to talk about the two proposed levies Moorhead residents will vote on this fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postal services worldwide are suspending deliveries to the U.S., as Washington prepares to scrap duty-free treatment on low-value parcels (01:11). The Chinese foreign minister has called on China and South Korea to keep their ties on the right track and achieve steady and sustained growth (31:45). Chinese customs authorities say the country remains one of the top three trading partners for 157 countries and regions worldwide (36:34).

After months of negotiations, US reciprocal tariffs are set to go into effect at 12:01am Eastern time. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over its ongoing purchases of Russian energy, escalating a fight with a key Asian partner on the eve of his broad-based duties taking effect. Meantime, Switzerland's president Karin Keller-Sutter left Washington without announcing any success in lowering the 39% tariff on her country - the highest American tariff rate of any developed nation. For more, we heard from William Reinsch, Senior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He speaks with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Haslinda Amin on The Asia Trade. Plus - President Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports, though would exempt companies moving production back to the United States. The announcement came as Apple CEO Tim Cook joined the President at the White House to announce a fresh $100 billion investment plan in US manufacturing. We get reaction from Emily Benson, Head of Strategy at Minerva Technology Futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Russia hoax disclosure and a grand jury convenes; AI is now in schools officially and more schools are being pressured to adopt to their own detriment and without their knowledge of this problematic implementation; more pedos come out of the wood work in schools; and no thanks to the new mRNA cancer treatment, because I'm not retarded.   Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks).

President Trump warns he could escalate pharmaceutical tariffs to as high as 250 per cent with extra levies on chips also on the table. Trump tells our colleagues Stateside, he wants to force producers to bring manufacturing home. In Europe, Novo Nordisk sees a Q2 surge driven by strong sales of its anti-obesity drug Wegovy just a week after a profit warning reduced the drug maker's market cap by $70bn. And in banking news, Commerzbank cites restructuring costs behind its fall in Q2 net profit but the German lender is still upping key targets for the rest of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the BBC World Service: President Trump's long-delayed tariff deadline has finally passed and for countries without a deal, the import taxes are steep — the highest in almost a century. But some countries, including Thailand, are breathing a sigh of relief that the revised duties aren't as high as feared. Meanwhile, automakers are already counting the cost of tariffs which were imposed on vehicles and vehicle parts earlier in the process.

From the BBC World Service: President Trump's long-delayed tariff deadline has finally passed and for countries without a deal, the import taxes are steep — the highest in almost a century. But some countries, including Thailand, are breathing a sigh of relief that the revised duties aren't as high as feared. Meanwhile, automakers are already counting the cost of tariffs which were imposed on vehicles and vehicle parts earlier in the process.

We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) and what does it mean for climate action? What are ‘solidarity levies' and how might they help close the climate finance gap? What is needed to ensure someone actually reads the ‘Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T' after COP30? To find answers to these and other burning climate finance-related questions, Anna speaks to Joe Thwaites (Senior Advocate, International Climate Finance, Natural Resources Defense Council) and Tom Evans (Senior Associate, Global Solidarity Levies Task Force).   To learn more about climate finance, please see these Chatham House outputs: ‘Closing the climate finance gap: How to raise the money the world needs to support climate action' (research paper, available here) ‘Taxing high-emitting sectors could help pay for climate-induced loss and damage' (expert comment, available here).

The family of an Afghan refugee is now begging the federal government to let him come to Canada. He is being held in a Texas detention centre facing deportation back to Afghanistan. His family says that would be a death sentence. And: Donald Trump announces both Mexico and the E-U will face steep, 30 per cent tariffs unless they reach a trade with with the U-S by August 1st. Also: Wildfires continue to burn across the country, displacing thousands of people from their homes. Plus: OpenAI comes for Google's crown, Families mourn the victims of the Srebrenica Massacre, and more.

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) will begin on July 16, 2025, after being temporarily suspended last month. This decision follows a review of market conditions and aligns with the government's goal of maintaining economic stability. In response, Samuel Amoah, deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, noted that although the drivers' union initially opposed the 1 cedi fuel levy, they have now agreed to its implementation following recent reductions in fuel prices.

Many Montana schools faced defeat at the ballot box this May as they requested taxpayer dollars to pay for upgrades that keep students and staff safe. Two Missoula-area schools that say they won't be able to keep their security up to date.

Ever wondered what your strata levies really say about a building? Far more than just a quarterly bill, strata fees reveal crucial insights into property health that savvy buyers need to understand.Think of strata as your building's compulsory savings account. Those quarterly payments fund everything from day-to-day operations to major future repairs. But contrary to popular belief, high levies aren't necessarily a red flag – they might actually signal a proactive owners corporation that's planning ahead. Conversely, suspiciously low levies could indicate an inactive strata unwilling to invest in proper maintenance, potentially leaving you facing surprise special levies later.Diving deeper, we explore how to decode the real story behind strata finances. The capital works fund (formerly the sinking fund) should maintain a healthy balance to cover future projects without resorting to special levies. We analyze what those one-off special payments really mean – are they normal maintenance or signs of deeper problems? Plus, we reveal what to look for during inspections: from common area conditions to fire safety compliance and the enlightening details hidden in AGM minutes.For prospective apartment buyers, this knowledge is power. We provide actionable due diligence steps including obtaining comprehensive strata reports, reviewing bylaws, researching developers' track records, and engaging specialists who understand the nuances of strata purchases. Don't make the mistake of judging a building solely on levy amounts – the story behind those numbers matters far more.Have questions about strata properties or need guidance navigating your next apartment purchase? Contact us directly – we're passionate about helping buyers make informed decisions in the complex world of strata living.

The Insurance Council's highlighting the tough balancing act facing the Government, over the Natural Hazard Commission insurance fund shortfall. The Government is signalling a home insurance levy increase to help bolster the Commission's kitty. Cabinet is set to decide on the changes in the coming months. Insurance Council Chief Executive Kris Faafoi told Mike Hosking it's a tricky task when money is tight. Faafoi says funds are necessary, as the commission provides the first payout, but increases will be tough given the current cost of living. Levies could increase between $200 and $300 a year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In our news wrap Saturday, global reaction to a surprise tariff announcement from President Trump after he said Friday that was doubling levies on imported steel, Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of a fresh round of peace talks and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed Indo-Pacific allies to increase defense spending as tensions with China rise. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An appeals court temporarily paused a decision that had invalidated the president's sweeping levies. Plus: E.l.f. Beauty shares soar after the cosmetics company said it would buy Hailey Bieber's skincare line. And Best Buy said it has raised prices to offset some related costs. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As it turns out, Alcatraz's renovation started under Biden's fake presidency.  This is not an accident.  School levies fail across the US and people are waking up; and Trump has a new pick for the US Surgeon General position, and its insider and whistleblower Dr. Casey Means.   Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF https://armreg.co.uk  PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products.  (I receive no kickbacks).

The Houthis, Yemeni rebels backed by Iran, said that American strikes on a port in Yemen had killed 74 people and injured 171 others

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Howie Kurtz on Trump unveiling his massive tariff plan, Elon Musk downplaying the Wisconsin special election loss and the Trump administration freezing funding to Maine for letting trans athletes in women's sports. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump unveils his list of reciprocal tariffs, provoking mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington, D.C. And the National Weather Service issues a tornado emergency as severe weather sweeps through southern states. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 3, 2025.

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump levied new shots against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a federal judge adjourned the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed the city's fire chief over her handling of last month's deadly wildfires. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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