WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56 million of
About 7 million New Yorkers plan to leave the state, a new survey revealed this month.In a new Marist poll, 37 percent of New Yorkers—roughly 7 million people—said they plan to move away. The number was slightly more concentrated among Republicans, as 46 percent said they plan to leave the state compared to just 29 percent of Democrats.: How to Sell Your HomeThe mass migration echoes a trend that gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued in the years that followed as Northerners...
To date, I have donated 163 pints of blood to the Blood Bank. I am begging every able-bodied adult to seriously consider donating a pint of the gift of life.
Over the decades since Walt Disney opened his first theme park in 1955, the company's tourism business has ballooned to an enterprise worth tens of billions in yearly sales, with sprawling locations in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Today, the Burbank entertainment giant is doubling down once again. Disney plans to invest $60 billion over 10 years into its so-called experiences division, which includes the theme parks, resorts and cruise line, as well as merchandise. In...
O’Sullivan Financial Planning has been shortlisted for the Best Enterprising Business Award and the High Growth Business of the Year Award, in recognition of the company’s innovative approach to business, and the way they have contributed to employment growth in the last 12 months. O’Sullivan Financial Planning has had a momentous year. In June 2023, the company moved from remote working to a 610 square feet converted barn office in Lamport, Northamptonshire. The team has more than doubled from...
The federal government says that it will be providing Canada's spy agency with hundreds of millions of dollars over the next eight years, including money to enhance its presence in Toronto in the face of mounting global threats. In the budget announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday, the government said that the country "continues to be targeted by hostile actors, which threaten our democratic institutions, diaspora communities, and economic prosperity." To help combat such...
Dogs are more than just pets, they are family members. As such, we want to give them the best possible nutrition. Locally sourced dog foods are becoming increasingly popular as pet owners want to know where their dog’s food comes from. The benefits of locally sourced dog foods are numerous, including fresher ingredients and supporting local farmers. When it comes to choosing the best locally sourced dog food, there are a few critical things to consider. First, it’s important to
Wingstop is celebrating a Northeast Ohio location’s 10th anniversary with some freebees and other deals this week.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Tuesday that Virginia has received another round of payments from seven different opioid settlements, totaling around $108.4 million.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The cries to solve Albuquerque’s homeless problem can be heard from the streets of Central Avenue to the halls of the Roundhouse. And the city has plenty of would-be solutions in the works. But one local attorney says, there's a better way to go about it. The 62-page plan is set to []
If a participatory budgeting campaign gets off the ground, residents would be able to spend 2 percent—about $15 million—of the city’s budget each year on community projects. by Taylor Griggs If Portland residents were given access to a percentage of the city’s budget to work on projects most important to them, what would they choose? According to participatory budgeting (PB) advocates, the results could be much more reflective...
Cornwall Council is looking into the planning issues, but the project's supporters claim they are merely attempting to assist the local residents and wildlife.