Businesses reopening leads to rising gas prices
Demand for gasoline along with prices is rising as more people return to work and restrictions ease on public activity amid the pandemic.
Pandemic-created drop in tax collections leads to state spending cuts
The pandemic which led to stay-at-home orders and reduced business activity led to reduced tax collections in April and now calls for cuts in state spending.
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Crisis-related job losses leads to spike in April unemployment rate
Stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns in recent weeks because of the pandemic were the main causes of unemployment soaring sharply, experts say.
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Pandemic fuels drop in sales of existing homes in April
With people sheltered in place during the pandemic in recent weeks, Realtors expected the crisis to lead to a drop in sales of existing homes during April. Numbers showed an 11.9% drop compared to April 2019.
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Lakeshore chamber May 27 luncheon goes virtual
The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce scheduled luncheon for May 27 is going virtual.
Assistance plentiful to assist Region during pandemic
As businesses and other organizations return to either normal or limited operations as public restrictions fueled by the pandemic ease, support continues pouring in to assist groups on the front lines as well as those affected by the crisis.
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Project representatives say work expected to resume on new La Porte Hospital project June 1
Construction activity on the new La Porte Hospital is expected to resume June 1, according to the project’s general contractor.
Volunteerism, support remain strong in Region during pandemic
In recent weeks donations by volunteers and other support have been plentiful during the pandemic.
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