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Save democracy by saving middle class

Democracy depends on a healthy middle class. History has shown in America, France, England, and other nations that the fruit of inequality is political instability. Thankfully, America has the ability to swell the ranks of our shrinking middle class. We’ve done it before.

Deposit surge nearly overwhelms Bakken banks

It didn’t take long for the deposits of Bakken oil and gas royalties to begin piling up at Richland Federal Credit Union.

Montana taxpayers deserved tax simplification, tax relief

Gov. Steve Bullock had an opportunity earlier this year to provide hardworking Montanans with modest income tax relief while also simplifying Montana’s complicated income tax system. He chose not to by vetoing Senate Bill 171. It appears that the state needs your money more than you do.

Letters to the editor Feb. 18

Letters to the editor Feb. 18

Warden teacher contract details released

WARDEN — Warden School District teachers will make a minimum of $45,166 for the 2018-19 school year, under the terms of a three-year contract approved by Warden Education Association members and the district. The two sides reached tentative agreement June 28, and the contract was ratified by the Warden School Board at its Aug. 9 meeting. The WEA ratified the contract earlier, but the details were not released until last week. The school board vote was 3-0, with board member Bryce Cox abstaining. Cox’s wife works as a substitute teacher, he said, and has worked at Warden often enough to be represented by the WEA. The 2018-21 contract was the first negotiated by the district following sweeping changes in teacher compensation by the Washington Legislature. Previously all teachers statewide were paid according to the same salary schedule. Changes enacted by the legislature left each district to negotiate its own deal with teachers. The legislature did establish a minimum and maximum salary, and provided substantially more money for all employees. Warden school board members, administrators and teachers opted to keep a salary schedule, which provides more money for teachers as they gain experience and take continuing education classes. A first-year teacher with a bachelor’s degree will start at the minimum salary. For the 2019-20 school year, that increases to $46,521 and to $47,917 in the 2020-21 school year. Salary for a teacher with five years experience and 45 continuing education credits will be $42,397 in the first year. For the 2019-20 school year, that teacher will make $53,968, and in 2020-21 that teacher will make $55,588. A teacher with 10 years experience, a master’s degree and 45 continuing education credits will make $68,984 in the contract’s first year, $71,053 in 2019-20 and $73,185 in 2020-21. Teachers can reach a maximum salary, which depends on experience and continuing education. As an example, a teacher in Warden with a bachelor’s degree and no continuing education hits the max salary in 10 years. Warden’s salary schedule hits maximum at 16 years, with a PhD, or with a master’s degree and 90 continuing education credits. The max is $89,130 in the first year, $91,804 for the 2109-20 school year and $94,558 in the 2020-21 school year. That’s the base salary. Teachers also are eligible for supplemental contracts for extra work related to education outside the school day. Those too are based on years of experience and continuing education. The contract also includes extensive rules for teacher evaluation - two different methods, depending on when the teacher started teaching - along with teacher training, insurance and paid leave, among others. The entire contract is available on the district’s website, under the school board tab.

BofA CEO: Consumers spending at fastest pace he’s seen

BofA CEO: Consumers spending at fastest pace he’s seen

Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in 2008 crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve put in motion two emergency lending programs Tuesday that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak.

Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in 2008 crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve put in motion two emergency lending programs Tuesday that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak.

Fed launches 2 emergency programs last seen in 2008 crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve put in motion two emergency lending programs Tuesday that were last deployed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, aiming to ease the flow of credit to businesses and households struggling amid the viral outbreak.

Legals for May, 16 2025

Support clean energy tax credits

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Parental choice tax credit application successfully launches

The parental choice tax credit application successfully launched successfully Thursday, according to a news release from the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Ohio tells GM to repay tax break after it shut down plant

LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — General Motors must repay roughly half of a $60 million tax incentive package because of its broken promise to keep open its assembly plant near Youngstown, a state agency said Monday.

Ohio tells GM to repay tax break after it shut down plant

LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — General Motors must repay roughly half of a $60 million tax incentive package because of its broken promise to keep open its assembly plant near Youngstown, a state agency said Monday.

US farmers will push Congress to end embargo on Cuba

US farmers will push Congress to end embargo on Cuba

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Chicago rapper G Herbo pleads not guilty to fraud scheme

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Chicago rapper G Herbo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to participating in a scheme to use stolen credit card information to pay for things like luxury vacation rentals and designer puppies.

Lake County District Court actions, Dec. 30

Judge James A Manley