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Democrats are in disarray. You may have heard that phrase repeated on the nightly news or your social media feed, and I can tell you it’s true. Democrats were finally able to produce the text of the reconciliation bill on Thursday afternoon, and it showcases policies that will continue to throw our nation into chaos. Inflation is skyrocketing, our southern border is in crisis, Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan, and supply chains have run dry. The now $1.75 trillion reconciliation bill fails to do even one thing to address these urgent issues.

Every great building project begins with a vision. Great architects bring those visions to life by designing masterful edifices that stand the test of time. One of the most important architects in the South in the 1830s, Gideon Shryock left a deep footprint in the architecture of Little Rock. In his long and distinguished career, Shryock was the mastermind behind many memorable and iconic structures across the South, including the Old State House in Little Rock.

One of the first questions at the end of each year is whether to accelerate income into this year or postpone it until the next year. A lot of that consideration depends on your income and the type of income you have. If you are primarily wages, then what is tax depends on when you were paid. However, you still have the option of contributing to your 401-K. Even if your company does not match it all, you can still make a contribution that lowers the amount of income you are taxed on.