Oklahoma has introduced new tax rules that could impact businesses considering the Business Expansion Incentive Program. The Tax Commission has clarified that companies enrolled in this program cannot immediately use certain tax credits. Instead, they must wait until they complete the program to access these credits. This new rule might make some businesses hesitate ...
Parma, Ohio, is buzzing with the news of a potential new attraction: Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide park, might soon take over the vacant spot left by Make Believe Family Fun Center. This isn't just any slide park; it's billed as the world's first indoor slide park, featuring giant slides and gravity-defying air courts. It's like an indoor waterpark, but wit...
A new chapter begins for Pittsburgh's Station Square. WS Development, a real estate company from Massachusetts, now owns this large complex. It has restaurants, entertainment spots, and offices. The company's leader, Jeremy Sclar, is happy about this purchase. He likes the history of Station Square and wants to make it even better. WS Development has many properties...
China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the global environment is quite unpredictable. There are tensions between ...
In the middle of the Amazon, a big meeting is happening. It's called COP30. Bill Gates, a well-known philanthropist, has something important to say. He thinks these climate meetings should focus more on helping people. Instead of just talking about cutting emissions or lowering temperatures. For many people around the world, everyday problems are more pressing. Thin...
Debi Bejot, the new city administrator of Harvard, has a history of serving the city in various roles. From policing to finance, she has seen it all. This broad experience gives her a unique view of the city's needs and challenges. Bejot first came to Harvard in 1995 as a police officer. Later, she served on the City Council as a 2nd Ward alderwoman. In 2010, she sw...
Saudi Arabia is making waves with a new wellness destination called AMAALA. This place is all about living better and longer, right on the coast. It's built around three beautiful bays where the mountains meet the Red Sea. The big opening is coming up soon, and it's going to have some fancy resorts, a yacht club, and even a place to learn about marine life. AMAALA i...
Rochester is now part of a nationwide project to make it easier for small businesses to succeed. The city was picked to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative, which aims to remove unnecessary rules that slow down entrepreneurs. This project is led by the Mayors Innovation Project and Cities Work at the Institute for Justice. Mayor Kim Norton is excited about this o...
Shreveport, Louisiana, is getting a major makeover thanks to rapper and businessman Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent. He's been buying up property in the downtown area, with around 20 buildings now under his belt. His goal? To turn Shreveport into a hotspot for movies, TV shows, and entertainment through his company, G-Unit Films & Television Inc. Jackson's p...
Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike Dunleavy, Crum's supervisor, has promised to provide full disclosure...