Freshwater species face extinction risk across the globe
A study of about 23 500 freshwater dependent species finds 24 percent threatened due to pollution dams water extraction agriculture invasive species and climate change. Experts note multiple concurrent threats and emphasize fragile river and wetland ecosystems like the Amazon.
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States push tax cuts amid slower revenue growth
President elect Donald Trump backs trillions in tax cuts for individuals and businesses as state legislatures consider further cuts. Governors from Kentucky Missouri Montana Georgia South Carolina Utah Virginia push rate reductions while New York explores targeted relief. Some states offset cuts with new or higher taxes, while others seek to phase out income taxes and cut property taxes as budgets tighten.
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Minimum wage climbs in many states this year
Nearly half of states will raise minimum wages this year as inflation triggers automatic boosts, with Michigan increasing from $10.33 to $12.48 on Feb 21 and a path to $14.97 by 2028. Ten states now at or above $15, and 67 localities exceed state rates.
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