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What’s $40 Trillion?!

Bill Mccollum Contributing Columnist
Thu, 3 Sep 2026 - 17:37
$40 Trillion is the amount of federal debt outstanding. It is a staggering number in absolute terms.
Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Rise

Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Rise

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Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Rise

Ken Krefft Contributing Columnist
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 18:00
All but one of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions showed a rise for their sales tax...
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Most NW LA Sales Taxes Are Down

Ken Krefft Contributing Columnist
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 18:00
NW LA sales taxing bodies reveal mixed June results.
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The Promise of America

Bill Mccollum Contributing Columnist
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 18:00
On June 12th Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the largest Initial Public Offering (IPO) in stock market...

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Settle Talk

John E. Settle Jr. Editor
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 18:00
Although fresh faces are sometimes needed in governmental offices, continuity was critical with...

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Kharmen Davis-Taylor

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 18:00
Dear Colleagues and Friends,After thoughtful reflection and prayerful consideration with my family...

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Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Rise

Ken Krefft Contributing Columnist
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 18:00
5 of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw a gain in their May receipts vs 2025.
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Most Major NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up

Ken Krefft
Thu, 21 May 2026 - 18:00
5 of 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw increases in their April receipts vs 2025.

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Sales Tax Data for March 2026

Ken Krefft Contributing Columnist
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 - 18:00
All of the major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions are ahead in March vs last year, and all are up...
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