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Calgary Opera union wins 20% pay raise. Calgary Opera employees also received increases to rest time, overtime pay, and RRSP benefits. (albertaworker.ca)
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Visual effects professionals behind Marvel, Disney and Avatar have ratified their first union contracts. The agreements include minimum hours guarantee, overtime pay, rest periods and a pension plan (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
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An american city named DeKalb, Illinois says it desperately needs money. But the city council so far refuses to tax gas stations or increase parking fees. Instead, they consider a tax on groceries. in c/[email protected]
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From the article:

On Wednesday night, DeKalb County Board members began considering a county-wide 1% grocery tax.

https://www.wifr.com/2025/05/15/northern-illinois-leaders-consider-reinstating-grocery-sales-tax-local-level/

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Missouri bill exempting capital gains from income tax sent to governor (missouriindependent.com)
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bill Providing Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers, Baby Supplies, and Feminine Products (calhounjournal.com)
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bill Providing Sales Tax Exemptions for Diapers, Baby Supplies, and Feminine Products (calhounjournal.com)
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An american city named DeKalb, Illinois says it desperately needs money. But the city council so far refuses to tax gas stations or increase parking fees. Instead, they consider a tax on groceries. (www.wifr.com)
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The City of DeKalb needs money. The city has something like 10 gas stations. It also delivers residential parking permits for free :

https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1192/Residential-Parking-Permits

But instead, they are seriously considering a sales tax on GROCERIES ๐Ÿคฆ

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It took years of letters, petitions and protests but you guys actually did it. New York's Queensborough Bridge Now Has Separate Paths for Pedestrians and Bicycles! When people fight, they WIN ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ (www.youtube.com)
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As Hurricane Helene barreled toward Yancey County in North Carolina, the predictions were grim. But there were no evacuation orders. Even for the families living along rivers and creeks. (www.propublica.org)
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Great journalism.

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Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact (www.theguardian.com)