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 […]