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A possible pilot strike at Air Canada could affect your trip. Here’s how you can take action

With a looming pilot strike, Air Canada is preparing for a shutdown that could affect tens of thousands of passengers. Canada’s largest airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents more than 5,000 Air Canada pilots, are currently…

Visitor spending is increasing as nearly 2 million people visited the New River Gorge in 2023

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nearly two million people visited New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and two other national recreation areas in the region in 2023, spending nearly $100 million, officials said. In New River Gorge National Park…

Industrial boom in North Las Vegas leads to new tax base, bigger budget and higher population

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) – North Las Vegas city leaders are making a bold claim that they are leading the way in diversifying Southern Nevada’s economy. The city is competing nationally to attract large companies – and it’s working….

Half-year sales tax report shows strong economy in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – The sales tax report presented at Wednesday’s Judiciary and Finance Committee meeting shows a strong economy in Rapid City. Sales tax revenues for the first half of the year totaled nearly $41.2 million, up three…

Half-year sales tax report shows strong economy in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – The sales tax report presented at Wednesday’s Judiciary and Finance Committee meeting shows a strong economy in Rapid City. Sales tax revenues for the first half of the year totaled nearly $41.2 million, up three…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generates $1.4 million in tax revenue

STURGIS, SD (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated nearly $1.4 million in tax revenue. The 2024 rally took place from August 2 to 11. The estimated $1,399,501 includes state…

OKC officials advocate for hotel tax increase, citing benefits and minimal impact on residents

OKLAHOMA CITY (OKH) — Oklahoma City voters will decide this week whether the city should raise its hotel tax for the first time in 20 years. If voters approve the hotel tax on Tuesday, it would increase by nearly 4…

Special election on Tuesday to decide on hotel tax increase in Oklahoma City

How AI could blur facts in election campaigns Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the crowd at the Harris-Waltz rally in Michigan was artificial. Images and videos from the event helped refute his claims. Fox – 2 Detroit Oklahoma…

Arizona introduces almost nationwide brand called “Vibrant Arizona”

TUCSON, Arizona (13 News) – Arizona is experiencing a new look, and we’re not talking about road work. With the goal of bringing tourism and business to the state, the Arizona Office of Tourism and Governor Katie Hobbs have introduced…

City of Petal requests extension of 3 percent restaurant and bar tax

PETAL, Mississippi (WDAM) – There’s plenty of fun to be had in Petal thanks to a three percent sales tax on restaurants, bars and lodging. The city hopes that the state parliament will extend the application of this tax beyond…