NATIONAL

Why Are Rent Prices Surging?
Morning Brew
In the first half of the year prices have increased more than 11%, well above the broader inflation rate. Now, rent prices in 87 of the country's 100 largest cities have fully returned to pre-pandemic levels.

KANSAS

California Aerospace Company Announces $4.5 Million Kansas Expansion 
ThomasNet News
Wichita officials were slated to consider up to $3 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds and an 85% tax abatement to support the project, the Wichita Eagle...

MINNESOTA

Report: Minnesota counties seize 92% of home values via tax forfeiture
The Center Square
Geraldine Tyler isn't alone in being caught off guard by ballooning fees. She moved out of the condo in 2010 because of rising crime but couldn't pay both her condo's property taxes and rent...

PENNSYLVANIA

Eliminating Pennsylvania property taxes possible, but complex, officials say
The Progress
School officials, business and advocacy groups told the House Majority Policy Committee on Monday that such a radical change to the state's tax structure would mean increased levies on sales and personal...

VIRGINIA

Richmond home assessments jumped 13.7% since last year
The Washington Post
The new assessments sent to property owners last week reflect more than $3.6 billion in new taxable real estate value citywide, according to assessor's ...