Jennifer Pratt, community development director for the city of Cedar Rapids, speaks Thursday at a news conference at the downtown public library to discuss funds awarded to the city and Linn County as part of the American Rescue Plan. Cedar Rapids will receiver over $28 million and Linn County will […]
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Lifelong volunteer gets aid enlarging home for grandkids whose mom died
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Dearborn Heights — Tom Wencel says his daughter’s death three years ago has spawned a miracle on Tulane Street. Wencel, a 63-year-old retired drywall finisher and plasterer, has spent decades volunteering for his parish, his children’s schools, Meals on Wheels, and programs for seniors and veterans — but this holiday season, he’s on the receiving […]
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Rite Aid Revamps Its Layout. Here’s How That Could Impact Real Estate Investors
Though numerous retailers have permanently closed up shop in the course of the coronavirus pandemic, you’d think drug stores would be in no danger of going that route. After all, consumers need access to pharmacies and essentials that can be purchased on a whim without having to navigate a massive […]
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Freeland to face grilling over business aid as part of deal to fast-track bill
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will face a grilling on Thursday night in the House of Commons over her government’s latest bid to reshape aid to businesses hit hard by COVID-19. © Provided by The Canadian Press Opposition MPs will have the chance to question Freeland for four hours […]
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UK has most to gain from Brexit state aid compromise
It is also unclear what dispute settlement measures – now there is an indication there might be some – would look like, or how they would be enforced. Mr Pope argues that the UK having its own system of subsidy control would be better than the EU’s, which is administratively […]