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Texas County Illegally Collecting Excess Water ‘Fees’ from Churches
The water district is trying to get Grace Community Church to pay an excessive “fee” for installing a tap on their property.
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What Pastors and Churches Can Legally Do During Election Season
The 2024 election is less than one year away. Religious leaders often ask, “What are my rights when it comes to addressing political issues?”
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Study: Houses of Worship are Bouncing Back After the Pandemic, But Still Face Challenges
Recent study finds churches are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic. But, there are still serious challenges for congregations.
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California City Harasses Rabbi for Hosting Religious Gatherings in His Home
The City of Beverly Hills is harassing Rabbi Levi Illulian for inviting guests into his home to worship on the Jewish Sabbath.
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Another Church is Being Charged Additional “Fees” for Water
To collect more tax revenue, a Texas county is trying to impose excessive “fees” on Grace Community Church for installing a water tap on their property.
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Two New Jersey Churches Are Wrongly Being Kept from Restoring Their Property
Two churches are being excluded from a taxpayer-funded grant program created to preserve and restore historic landmarks.