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September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Economy, Entertainment, Family, Newsmakers, Public Notices, Sports

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

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(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds. The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open...

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September 4, 2023September 4, 2023Community, Community News, County, Economy, Family, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers

Several Florida areas lose eligibility for federal rural home loan program

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(The Center Square) -– Nine counties in Florida have areas that will no longer be eligible to participate in a federal loan program for rural housing due to population increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development completed its recent review of rural areas nationwide, using data from the 2020 U.S. Census. The ruling goes...

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February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Business, Destinations, Family, Finance, Main, Nightlife, Travel, Where and When

Report: Hotel-generated state and local tax revenue to reach new highs in 2023

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Hotels on hiring spree to meet demand as occupancy nears 2019 levels By American Hotel & Lodging Association | Special Report WASHINGTON (Feb. 21, 2023) – Hotel-generated state and local tax revenue will reach new heights nationally ($46.71 billion) and in states across the nation this year, according to state-by-state projections released today by the...

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February 8, 2023February 8, 2023Business, Community, County, Family, Health, Science

Key Training Center: Choice, Independence

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As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased by 20% over the last five years, an increase for non-wage operational costs for iBudget providers has not been addressed in even longer. For the 2023 Legislative Session, we are seeking $44.6 million in General Revenue ($67.7 million in Federal Match) equating to $112,286,417 critical dollars to...