Murphy lauds signing of charities bill - Burlington, MA - Burlington Union

Murphy lauds signing of charities bill - Burlington, MA - Burlington Union: "Rep. Charley Murphy is announces that legislation he sponsored to ease financial reporting requirements on Massachusetts’ smaller public charities was signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick earlier this month.

The new law exempts those charities that receive less than $200,000, in gross support and revenue from having to submit to the state a complete audited financial statement along with their annual report."

Advisory referendum on charitable giving :: News Sun :: News

Advisory referendum on charitable giving :: News Sun :: News: "Should township tax dollars go to help the unemployed find work? Clothe poor kids? Spay feral cats?

Those are a few of the causes Shields Township supported with $99,000 in grants awarded last year. Voters are being asked by critics of the practice to give an opinion in a non-binding advisory referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot."

Texas Hold'em can continue in Kentwood until state rules on charity games - Grand Rapids News - The Grand Rapids Press Online - Michigan Newspaper - MLive.com

Texas Hold'em can continue in Kentwood until state rules on charity games - Grand Rapids News - The Grand Rapids Press Online - Michigan Newspaper - MLive.com: "KENTWOOD — City Commissioners want a formal opinion from the state Liquor Control Commission and the state Attorney General's office concerning licensing and charitable gaming in city establishments with liquor licenses.

Because that answer likely will take time, City Commissioners adopted an emergency city ordinance amendment Tuesday, allowing charitable gaming in licensed establishments until Feb. 15, 2009. The ordinance takes effect Nov. 5."

Charities Urge Next President to Expand Giving Incentives - Philanthropy.com

Charities Urge Next President to Expand Giving Incentives - Philanthropy.com: "Charities Urge Next President to Expand Giving Incentives

By Ben Gose

As charities grapple with the economic crisis, their executives would like to see the next president take steps to promote giving and to strengthen the nonprofit work force, according to a report released today"

Murphy lauds signing of Charities Bill - Tewksbury, MA - Tewksbury Advocate

Murphy lauds signing of Charities Bill - Tewksbury, MA - Tewksbury Advocate: "State Rep. Charles Murphy announced this week that legislation he sponsored to ease financial reporting requirements on the state’s smaller public charities was signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick earlier this month.

The new law exempts those charities that receive less than $200,000 in gross support and revenue from having to submit to the state a complete audited financial statement along with their annual report."

Worcester Telegram & Gazette News

Worcester Telegram & Gazette News: "WORCESTER— The City Council is making another push to engage local private colleges and other large nonprofit, tax-exempt institutions about participating in a program in which they would voluntarily make payments to the city.

But where such efforts have failed in the past, the council may pursue a different strategy this time around."

Legislation would help volunteers cover the cost of driving- Syracuse.com

Legislation would help volunteers cover the cost of driving- Syracuse.com: "Sen. Charles Schumer was in Syracuse Tuesday to talk about the Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere (GIVE) Act of 2008, which would increase the Internal Revenue Service charity mileage reimbursement rate claimed as a tax deduction to 27 cents per mile. It also would ensure the rate increases every year."

Lake County News | California - Wiggins bill signed regarding nonprofits and wine events

Lake County News | California - Wiggins bill signed regarding nonprofits and wine events: "SACRAMENTO – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed Senate Bill 157, authored by state Sen. Patricia Wiggins (D-Santa Rosa), which enacts the 'Nonprofit Organization Equal Participation Act,' for the purpose of providing continuity and equal participation for nonprofit organizations in sanctioned wine-related events, while also providing orderly direction for wine producers."

Cottage tax status still undecided - The Daily Princetonian

Cottage tax status still undecided - The Daily Princetonian: "The seven-year battle over Cottage Club’s tax-exempt status as a historical site is not any closer to resolution now that the New Jersey State Supreme Court has remanded a ruling sought by the club"

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- State pulls the plug on non-Indian bingo machines

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- State pulls the plug on non-Indian bingo machines: "SACRAMENTO – Delivering a big victory for gaming tribes and the Catholic Church, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that outlaws non-Indian bingo machines while authorizing high-stakes bingo for charities and nonprofits."