LOS ANGELES WIRE   |

July 1, 2026

LA Wire

LOS ANGELES WIRE   |

July 1, 2026
LA County Sales Tax Increase Raises Cost of Everyday Spending

LA County Sales Tax Increase Raises Cost of Everyday Spending

  Sales tax in Los Angeles County will rise from 9.75% to 10.25% on Oct. 1, 2026, after voters narrowly approved Measure ER. The half-cent increase will run for five years and add cost to many taxable purchases, while groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment remain exempt. Key Takeaways

Understanding Florida PIP and Personal Injury Claims

Understanding Florida PIP and Personal Injury Claims

A car accident in Florida sets a clock running. The state’s no-fault insurance system has specific rules about who pays for medical bills, how quickly you must seek treatment, and what it takes to step outside the no-fault framework and pursue a larger claim. Many drivers do not learn

How AI Underwriting Is Making Business Loans Faster and Fairer in 2026

How AI Underwriting Is Making Business Loans Faster and Fairer in 2026

Artificial intelligence has moved from a buzzword in financial services to a functional underwriting tool that is changing which businesses get approved, how quickly, and at what cost. Understanding how it works puts small business owners in a better position to benefit from it. The traditional business loan underwriting