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Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Alabama have never allowed the exclusion to be taken for state taxes largely because of the way their tax codes conform with federal law.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

In fire-prone areas, Cal Fire and local fire departments already enforce defensible space rules, and building codes require home hardening like covering vents with mesh to prevent embers from entering the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

A report obtained by the BBC from the agency notes alleged violations of state building codes and county rules.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The short answer is that all tax codes will have some complications — and compared to the current code, these objections are minor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Winston Churchill, the British prime minister himself, sent warnings based on captured German codes to the Soviet government.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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