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Politicians need to read this report - economic growth and what it means for the pound in your pocket £££ #CentreForCities #livingstandards #localeconomy #growth www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Disposable income in 11 towns and cities has risen twice as fast as rest of UK
Study finds top performers over past decade have companies in industries such as software, marketing and finance
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January 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Rising ICE activity is changing public life in Minneapolis.

Fear is reducing foot traffic and slowing neighborhood commerce.

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January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Bayonne is brewing up excitement as the Planning Board greenlights a new double-lane 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop at the former Sonic location!

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Planning board approves 7 Brew drive‑through conversion at Bayonne Crossing
The board granted preliminary and final site plan approval to repurpose the vacant Sonic pad at 100 Bayonne Crossing Way as a double‑lane 7 Brew drive‑through, approving variances for parking and signage while requiring final compliance with board engineer comments.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Cameron Parish is tightening the reins on noise pollution and paving the way for tourism with new ordinance changes—what does this mean for residents and visitors alike?

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Jury adopts noise and RV-park ordinance changes, advances tourism commission draft
Cameron Parish opened hearings and adopted amendments tightening rules on engine braking, approved recreational-vehicle park revisions, and authorized advertising of an ordinance to create a tourism commission and hotel/motel occupancy tax (beginning a 60‑day process).
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January 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The Talent City Council is gearing up to decide the future of a new business incubator, inviting the Talent Business Alliance to present a detailed proposal that could reshape the local economy.

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Talent council invites Talent Business Alliance to submit detailed business‑incubator proposal for Gateway site
After reviewing two RFI responses, the council directed staff to invite Talent Business Alliance to present a detailed operational and financial proposal for a business incubator at the Gateway site and to consider the feasibility study before a final council decision.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
A St. Mary’s County official raises alarms over a proposed cannabis cultivation, citing concerns about property values, pungent odors, and the meager tax revenue it brings.

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Neighbor fears, odor and small tax share cited as objections to proposed Hollywood cannabis grow
An unidentified St. Mary’s County official said the proposed Hollywood cannabis grower is not local and that the county receives only about half of one percent in related tax revenue; the official warned smell can travel miles and urged scrutiny at public hearings.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Brentwood's Planning Board is shaking up the rules by mandating that half of the ground floor in new multifamily projects be dedicated to commercial use—could this be the key to revitalizing the town's economy?

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Brentwood planning board approves draft requiring significant ground‑floor commercial space in multifamily projects
After lengthy debate and public comment, the Brentwood Planning Board agreed to post draft zoning amendments for public hearing that would revert select commercial‑industrial standards, raise multifamily maximum coverage to 40%, and require 50% of first‑floor square footage in mixed‑use multifamily projects be reserved for commercial uses.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
FYI: More Than 200 Jobs Lost as Mission Bell Winery Ends Century-Long Run in Madera #MissionBellWinery #JobLoss #Madera #LocalEconomy #WineryClosure
More Than 200 Jobs Lost as Mission Bell Winery Ends Century-Long Run in Madera
Closure of historic facility follows contract expiration with E. & J. Gallo, raising concerns for local economy and workforce
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January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
January 21, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Mecklenburg County's tourism is booming, with a stunning 13% increase in visitor spending that boosted local jobs and tax revenue!

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County tourism office reports record visitor spending and rising short‑term rentals
Mecklenburg County tourism reported direct visitor spending rose about 13% to nearly $130 million in 2024, supporting 879 jobs and generating roughly $7.3 million in state and local taxes; staff cited growth in lodging and short‑term rental inventory.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:21 AM
More Than 200 Jobs Lost as Mission Bell Winery Ends Century-Long Run in Madera #JobLoss #MissionBellWinery #Madera #EJGallo #LocalEconomy
More Than 200 Jobs Lost as Mission Bell Winery Ends Century-Long Run in Madera
Closure of historic facility follows contract expiration with E. & J. Gallo, raising concerns for local economy and workforce
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January 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Caribou city councilors are demanding answers from the DOT about the controversial Route 1 bridge project, raising concerns over community impact and engineering decisions.

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Caribou council presses DOT for comment totals and engineering rationale on Route 1 bridge plan
Councilors asked city staff to request from the DOT how many public comments were received, whether commenters left contact information, and to provide engineering justifications before the council adopts an official position on the proposed Route 1 ("Arusic River") bridge project.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Broken Arrow is gearing up for a game-changing $53 million sales tax proposal to boost sports facilities—could this be the upgrade our community has been waiting for?

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Council outlines $53M sales-tax proposal for sports facilities as Proposition 8; projects to be front‑loaded if voters approve
City staff presented details of Proposition 8, a proposed temporary 0.5% sales tax over five years estimated to generate about $53 million; the council discussed using roughly $46 million for sports‑facility projects (turf conversions, LED lighting, parking, restrooms) and noted any surplus must be spent on sports-user groups.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The Pontiac City Council has made a controversial decision to allow 3 Green LLC to split a $20,000 charitable contribution, sparking a heated debate over fairness and precedent in the cannabis industry.

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Council approves amended payment schedule for 3 Green LLC downtown dispensary, 5–2
Council voted 5–2 to accept 3 Green LLC’s request to split a $20,000 charitable contribution into two $10,000 payments later in the year, citing delays in licensing and industry economics; attorney said site plan approval exists but the retailer still needs state operating license.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Fort George Brewing is on the brink of becoming CO2 independent, aiming to revolutionize the brewing industry by reusing fermentation gases instead of buying them!

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#ClatsopCounty #OR #SustainabilityInnovation #IndustrialDevelopment #LocalEconomy
Fort George seeks county help to capture brewery CO2, staff to bring $200,000 grant for approval
Fort George Brewing asked Clatsop County to use the Industrial Development Revolving Fund to help install CO2 recapture equipment; brewery and staff say the system could eliminate outside CO2 purchases and produce a model other breweries could copy. Staff will return in two weeks with a $200,000 grant request for board approval.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Maitland's council has just greenlit a major retail development that promises to bring an anchor store and vibrant shopping options to the area!

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Council adopts rezoning for Maitland Concourse North Lot 3 to allow new retail pad
On second reading the council approved Ordinance No. 1453 to adopt a planned‑development site plan for Maitland Concourse North Lot 3, allowing an anchor retail store (~12,500 sq ft) and additional shops; the applicant and staff said the plan includes landscape buffering and no direct vehicular frontage on Maitland Boulevard.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The House chamber has undergone a historic transformation with over 500 dedicated workers, featuring Georgia-made carpet for the first time and a brand-new HVAC system!

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House chamber refurbishment highlighted; contractors and GBA recognized
House leadership and the Georgia Building Authority recognized the team that refurbished the House chamber, citing project measures — more than 500 employees, roughly 400,000 man‑hours, Georgia‑made carpet from Dalton and replacement of an HVAC system dating from the 1950s.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Exciting growth is on the horizon for downtown Lebanon as the Redevelopment Commission approves $100,000 to fuel new businesses and community events!

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Redevelopment commission approves $100,000 for Heart of Lebanon after annual report
The Lebanon Redevelopment Commission voted to provide Heart of Lebanon $100,000 for the 2026 fiscal year after hearing the nonprofit’s 2025 annual report highlighting new businesses, events and placemaking projects downtown.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Pawtucket's City Council has taken a significant step by approving a new ordinance that could shape the future of retail cannabis, ensuring it stays clear of schools and neighborhoods!

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#PawtucketProvidenceCounty #RI #PawtucketCannabis #PublicSafety #LocalEconomy #CitizenPortal
Pawtucket council gives first passage to ordinance regulating retail cannabis with 500-foot school buffer
The Pawtucket City Council on Jan. 7 approved first passage of a zoning-text amendment to allow retail cannabis by special use permit in specified zones, inserting a 500-foot buffer from preexisting K–12 schools and aligning residential buffers with that distance; supporters urged rules to favor local worker-owned and social-equity applicants.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Vermont students and educators are rallying for $500,000 in funding to support vital food programs that connect classrooms to local farms and ensure universal meals for all.

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Students, educators and farmers ask Legislature to level-fund Farm to School and Local Food Incentive programs
Students, superintendents and food-service professionals urged the joint education committees to continue $500,000 base appropriations for the Farm to School grant program and the Local Food Incentive program and to maintain universal school meals, citing student health, local economic return, and increased local purchasing.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM