Robert Pyne
US Government Intensifies Dispute Over Harvard’s International Student Data
The government’s unprecedented revocation of Harvard’s SEVP certification and subpoenas reflect concerns over foreign student misconduct. This forces…
ICE Raids Fuel Fear and Economic Strain in Charlotte Immigrant Businesses
Charlotte's immigrant communities face increased ICE raids, causing 400 arrests in May 2025. Federal mandates and state laws…
Wisconsin 2025 Tax Reform: Expanded Brackets and Retirement Exclusion
Wisconsin’s 2025 tax changes widen the 4.4% bracket, expand retirement exclusions for those 67+, and raise the adoption…
Thailand’s Refugee System Prioritizes Publicity Over Real Protection
Since 2023, Thailand’s National Screening Mechanism has granted protection to just seven refugees among over 90,000. The 2024…
North Dakota State Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2025
Effective for 2025, North Dakota’s tax reform introduces only three income tax brackets with a top rate of…
North Carolina 2025 Tax Update: 4.25% Individual Rate, 0% Corporate by 2030
North Carolina’s individual rates drop to 4.25% (2025) and 3.99% (2026); corporate tax is 2.25% in 2025, moving…
Maryland 2025 Tax Overhaul: New Brackets, Surtaxes, and Local Caps
The 2025 Maryland tax overhaul raises the top income rate to 6.5%, creates a 2% capital gains surtax…
Louisiana’s 3% Flat Tax in 2025: What Residents Must Do
HB10 made Louisiana’s individual income tax a 3% flat rate for 2025 income. Employers used a 3.09% withholding…
Iowa’s 3.8% Flat Tax for 2025: What Immigrants and Workers Must Know
Iowa’s flat 3.8% tax, effective Jan. 1, 2025, replaces brackets and requires payroll updates using the Dec. 13,…
Colorado’s 2025 tax rate stays 4.40%; no temporary reduction this year
The 2025 Colorado state income tax stays at 4.40% after net excess revenue (~$293.3 million) fell below SB…
US Immigration System Faces Record 11.3 Million Pending Applications
The US immigration backlog hit 11.3 million in July 2025, with stricter policies causing longer waits. Applicants face…
State-Level Support and Resources for Refugees in Rhode Island 2025
Rhode Island’s Refugee Assistance Program supports refugees, asylees, and special immigrants with housing, job training, and legal aid.…
Norse Atlantic Airways Cuts US Routes, Launches New Thailand Flights
In 2025, Norse Atlantic Airways reduces US flights and expands direct services to Thailand from major European cities…
U.S. LGBTQ+ Asylum Policies Tighten Amid Project 2025 and Deportation Risks
U.S. asylum restrictions under new 2025 rules create barriers for queer immigrants. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ Americans seeking to emigrate…
2025 U.S. Student Visas Require Public Social Media Amid Heightened Screening
In 2025, U.S. student visas require public social media review, causing delays and stricter scrutiny. Chinese and active…