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Officials ‘optimistic’ for Hawaii’s economy despite US projections | News, Sports, Jobs
A bustling business center in Kihei is seen in September 2021. Hawaii’s economic outlook remains unchanged despite a downturn in projections in the U.S. economy, which forecasters worry could see a recession in early 2023. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo The likelihood of a recession for the U.S. economy in early 2023 hasn’t dimmed prospects for Hawaii’s economy, which is still buoyed by strong tourism recovery, an improving labor market and rising state tax collections. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism kept its growth projections for Hawaii steady at 2.6 percent for 2022 and 1.7 percent for 2023, and the department’s director said officials “are…
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Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida as officials warn of looming catastrophe – live | Florida
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has laid out the predicted path of Hurricane Ian as it is expected to hit land this afternoon. predicted path of Hurricane Ian Hurricane preparations have been underway at the Big Cat Rescue, the animal sanctuary in Tampa famously featured on Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ TV series. Speaking to the Weather Channel, sanctuary head Carole Baskins laid out the measures BCR has taken to prepare for the hurricane. “Unfortunately if a cat does escape, we have sedation drugs, we have a vet on call. But if a cat starts to exit…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin-backed officials ask Putin to annex regions; EU announces new sanctions on Russia | Ukraine
EU proposes new sanctions package to ‘make Kremlin pay’ The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced a fresh round of proposed sanctions on Russia. The new package of Russian sanctions is designed “to make the Kremlin pay” for escalating the conflict in Ukraine through mobilisation and “sham referenda that are an illegal attempt to grab land and change international borders by force”, she said. The proposed eighth sanctions package includes further import bans on Russian products, expected to deprive Moscow of an additional €7bn in revenues. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images The EU will also extend export bans…
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Montana health officials call out hospitals for too little charity : Shots
Montana health officials are seeking to increase oversight of nonprofit hospitals amid debate about whether they pay their fair share. The proposal comes nine months after a KHN investigation found that some of Montana’s wealthiest hospitals, such as the Billings Clinic, lag behind state and national averages in community giving. Lynn Donaldson/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lynn Donaldson/Bloomberg via Getty Images Montana health officials are seeking to increase oversight of nonprofit hospitals amid debate about whether they pay their fair share. The proposal comes nine months after a KHN investigation found that some of Montana’s wealthiest hospitals, such as the Billings Clinic, lag behind state and national…
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