Detroit tourism CVB parties in Paris … on the dime of small hotels
Michigan’s Convention and Visitors Bureaus make millions from small hotel owners, but give little promotional value in return DETROIT – Last month, the Detroit convention and visitors bureau was the guest of honor at an event in Paris that placed the city’s role as the birthplace of techno music. At the September 19 Techno Parade in Paris, Visit Detroit was […]
Endorsed by county Democrats, Allegan judicial candidate in non-partisan race has mostly Democrat voting history
Heidi L. Wolf, who is running for one 57th District Court seat, last voted in a GOP primary in 2018 Heidi L. Wolf, a candidate for a district court judge seat in Allegan County, has been endorsed by the county Democrats who also endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate. Wolf, a defense attorney, is running to finish a term for […]
Cherokee County official preserves property rights, pushes growth in rural Iowa
Shane Bellefy continues to encourage economic development and generate additional revenue for conservative, rural county CHEROKEE, Iowa — In conservative and agricultural Cherokee County, Supervisor Shane Bellefy has argued for an approach to renewable energy development that is both protective of property owners and practical about the county’s economic needs. Bellefy, a Republican and banking professional, has taken that position […]
Report: Michigan small hotels forced to pay tourism fees that almost exclusively promote large operators
Small lodging businesses contribute roughly $10 million a year to a corporate welfare system they have little power to shape LANSING – A new report shows small lodging businesses contribute about $10 million annually to Michigan’s mandatory Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing assessments while large out-of-state hotel operators wield nearly all influence over how the money is spent and […]
Credit card swipeflation is quietly making back-to-school shopping more expensive
Hidden credit card fees hurt consumers and small businesses alike. By TOM CHAPMAN Right now, families across Nebraska and the country are working through back-to-school lists — backpacks, shoes, supplies, the works. The National Retail Federation estimates families will spend almost $900 on back-to-school shopping this season, up 10% from last year. What few if any of those receipts will […]
Christensen eager to serve public again on Scott County Commission
Former state legislator running for District 5 seat in August 11 non-partisan election Former Minnesota state legislator Drew Christensen wants to serve the public, this time as a Scott County Commissioner. Christensen is seeking the District 5 commission seat currently occupied by retiring Commissioner Jon Ulrich in the August 11 non-partisan election. Also running for the seat are Bob Coughlen, […]
Ross wants to bring positive change to Ionia County
He seeks seat on Board of Commissioners in August 4 GOP primary Tim Ross says he’s ready to lead the charge for positive change in Ionia County. That’s why he’s running for the District 3 seat on the Ionia County Board of Commissioners. The seat is vacant after longtime commissioner Larry Tiejama resigned. Ross faces Robert Simpson in the August […]
Hilferty hopes to turn momentum into PSC seat
She faces John Young in June 27 GOP runoff for District 3 spot on fall ballot Stephanie Hilferty is hoping momentum carries her to victory in the upcoming Republican runoff election for a seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Hilferty, a state representative, faces former Jefferson Parish President John Young in the June 27 election for the District 1 […]
Young named in 2013 Jefferson Parish sexual harassment suit
One of the candidates in a runoff for a Louisiana Public Service Commission seat was named as a defendant in a 2013 employment discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit when he was Jefferson Parish president. John Young is running for the District 1 seat on the Louisiana PSC in the June 27 Republican runoff. His opponent is state Representative Stephanie Hilferty, […]
Young has political, money history with Connick law firm
He faces Stephanie Hilferty in GOP runoff for PSC seat in June 27 election Louisiana Public Service Commission candidate John Young has extensive ties to a Metairie-based law firm that plays a key role in Jefferson Parish and Louisiana politics. Young faces state Representative Stephanie Hilferty in the Republican runoff election for the PSC District 1 seat in the June […]