NATIONAL

Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, and other casual chains benefit from independent restaurant closures of the last year
Business Insider
A major slice of the restaurant industry closed permanently in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and dining room closures, and it's led to an unexpected boost for casual dining...

CALIFORNIA

Where Is the Lowest Property Tax in California? 
Saving Advice
While California offers beautiful scenery, pleasant temperatures, and a diverse population, owning a home is out of reach for many thanks to the high cost of real estate.


COLORADO

Proposition 120 is a complicated question, thanks to a new Colorado law and a potential lawsuit
The Denver Channel
Colorado voters will be asked in November whether they would like to cut tax assessment rates for residential and commercial properties. However, a newly passed state law significantly complicates the ballot question.


MASSACHUSETTS

Unpaid $3,056 tax bill may cost Oxford man his $254,000 home
CommonWealth Magazine 
JOHN SMITH in 1977 bought his home in Oxford, a town just west of Worcester. He worked at a Sakrete Concrete manufacturing facility in his hometown...