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Public energy as part of the good life


Public energy as part of the good life

We are incredibly thankful for Nebraska’s public power grid every day, but especially after the historic storm that hit eastern Nebraska last month. Between the Omaha Public Power District and the Lincoln Electrical System, more than 248,000 power outages were reported. The utility districts worked tirelessly and deployed tremendous resources to restore power to more […]

WyCo resident says Jackson County isn’t the only one with assessment problems


WyCo resident says Jackson County isn’t the only one with assessment problems

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – The Jackson County property assessment scandal has residents across the metropolitan area having their property values ​​reviewed, including residents of Wyandotte County who have been vocal about high property taxes and assessed values ​​in recent years. For Sylvia Vobornik this is more than just a house. Jack McCormick/KSHB 41 Sylvia Vobornik […]

A dispute is brewing over the real estate appraisal process in Bexar County


A dispute is brewing over the real estate appraisal process in Bexar County

The elections to elect three new members of the Bexar Appraisal District Board went unnoticed by most voters earlier this year. Now, just weeks after they were sworn in, their power to influence the next property tax season is finally coming into focus. The state created new assessment board positions in its largest counties during […]

Details on the further course of the property tax crisis in Jackson County


Details on the further course of the property tax crisis in Jackson County

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) – Days have passed since the Missouri State Tax Commission (STC) put a literal halt on Jackson County’s property tax assessment, but they appear no closer to reaching an agreement with the county. The STC ordered the county to correct the assessment for 2023 and ordered that the increases in value […]

Dougherty County releases property tax increase proposal; public meetings held


Dougherty County releases property tax increase proposal; public meetings held

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – Dougherty County has announced its proposed tax rate, or millage rate, for 2024, which includes an increase. The new tax rate would increase the statewide property tax by 0.15 percent, according to a statement released Thursday. The planned increase means that the new tax rate would increase by 0.28 per […]