Tag: school_supplies
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Connecticut Implements New Tax Exemptions, Invests in Innovation, and Welcomes Home National Guard
Governor Lamont announced permanent sales tax exemptions for school supplies and an expanded Sales Tax-Free Week. The state also invested $20 million in a Hartford Innovation Center, while over 500 National Guard soldiers returned home, and flags were lowered for…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationArtificial IntelligenceMilitary ConnecticutGovernor LamontSales TaxSchool SuppliesHartford Innovation CenterNational GuardNancy WymanConnecticut Governors Office
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Connecticut Eliminates Sales Tax on School Supplies, Expands Tax-Free Week
Connecticut eliminates sales tax on nonelectronic school supplies permanently and expands its annual Sales Tax-Free Week. Consumers will save millions on back-to-school essentials, including clothing and footwear up to $300, from August 16-22, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducation ConnecticutSales TaxSchool SuppliesSales Tax-Free WeekBack-to-SchoolRetailGovernor Ned LamontConnecticut Governors Office
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Virginia Governor Encourages Savings During Weekend Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger urges residents to save during the August 7-9 sales tax holiday. Shoppers can buy school supplies, clothing, footwear, and select emergency and energy-efficient products tax-free, offering financial relief to families.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues VirginiaSales Tax HolidaySchool SuppliesClothingEmergency PreparednessEnergy StarAbigail SpanbergerReston
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Virginia Announces Three-Day Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia's sales tax holiday runs August 7-9, offering tax-free purchases on school supplies, clothing, footwear, emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and WaterSense products. Residents can save on essentials for school and home.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationWeatherState GovernmentsEconomyMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesGeneral Weather VirginiaSales Tax HolidaySchool SuppliesClothingEmergency PreparednessEnergy StarWaterSenseFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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Alabama Governor Promotes Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Kay Ivey urges Alabama families to prepare for the school year during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, July 17-19, 2026. The event offers state sales tax exemptions on school supplies, uniforms, and computers, with expanded limits to help families…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducation AlabamaSales Tax HolidaySchool SuppliesGovernor Kay IveyTax ExemptionBack-to-SchoolAlabama Governor's Office