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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
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DD levy rally set for Aug. 1
Jul. 24—Event to serve as call to volunteers SOUTH POINT — A rally is set for Friday, Aug. 1 in support of a ballot levy in the general election in November that would fund the county's developmental disabilities services. Julie Monroe, superintendent of Open Door School, operated by Lawrence County Developmental Disabilities, said the event is being organized by Lawrence County Advocates for DD, a political action committee in support of the levy, and is set for 6-8 p.m. at the South Point Community Center. Trending * Piketon man found guilty of 4 counts of murder in traffic accident * Fair concludes with livestock auction Monroe said advocates are seeking a 2.5 mill levy on the ballot. "This will enable us to continue to provide services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities in the county," she said. Monroe said there has not been a levy in support of DD services approved since 2006. "And these levies don't increase," she said, noting this does not meet current needs. "So we are very far behind and that's why we are asking for an increase." The event will feature music by Emmy Davis and MacLean James, as well food. Monroe said its primary purpose is to serve for organizing and to recruit supporters for the campaign in backing the levy. Trending * Reds' 3rd baseman Stewart making name for himself * Facing Hunger Foodbank will have food giveaway in Ironton on Friday "There will be information on how to help, as well as yard signs," she said. "It's a call for volunteers." The last time a DD levy was on the ballot in the county was 2019, when a 10-year, 2.5 mill levy was defeated by less than two percent. You Might Like News, Local, Top Home, Politics, Z Newsletter — News Candidates begin filing for office News Ozzy Osbourne has died at age 76 News Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 in Florida News Taste of Ironton canceled Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Festival promoter brands Royal Albert Hall levy scheme ‘ludicrous'
The promoter behind the Isle of Wight Festival has criticised the plan for a £1 levy on arena and stadium tickets that would help support grassroots venues. This week, it was announced that the Royal Albert Hall in London would become the first 5,000+ capacity arena to commit to the LIVE Trust's £1 contribution supporting grassroots music across the UK. From 1 October 2025, the price of tickets for commercial rock and pop concerts at the venue will include a £1 contribution, which will raise an estimated £300,000 per year for the LIVE Trust to support grassroots venues, promoters, festivals and artists. The levy was proposed by the Music Venue Trust as a way of protecting the many small music venues around the UK – a vital platform for emerging artists – that are under threat of closure. However, industry veteran Giddings – who has represented artists including The Police, Lady Gaga, The Corrs and Westlife, as well as promoting major tours by artists such as Madonna and The Rolling Stones – was dismissive of the venture, saying he believes it will not be of benefit to live music fans. 'I think the whole thing is bloody ludicrous,' he told The Independent. 'The fact is, you sell a ticket when you're a promoter, and it costs £15, £50, whatever. There's a booking fee, and now they're talking about an extra fee to go to small venues. But that's not the [Royal Albert] Hall or the artist caring about small venues: that's charging the general public. It's costing them more money for a ticket.' A recent Music Fans' Voice survey showed that 93 per cent of fans agreed that £1 from every arena and stadium ticket should go to a fund that directly supports grassroots venues. Meanwhile, data from LIVE revealed that 125 such venues were forced to shut down in 2023, while 78 festivals were cancelled the following year. Tour dates have also seen a 50 per cent decline over the past three decades, as the regional grassroots system collapses. The typical tour circuit has halved in the past 30 years, from 22-date tours in 1994 to an average of just 11 dates last year. 'It's disgusting that [they're] trying to make themselves look good when they're not helping at all,' Giddings said of the venue scheme, while questioning how the funds from the levy would be distributed among the UK's grassroots spots. He said that instead, artists themselves should do more to support the venues they first played in as emerging acts: 'If [bands] really care about small venues, they should go and play in small venues that helped them in their careers early on, and let the small venue keep all of the income. That's what they should do. 'And that way, you give the money directly to the venue. You're advertising the venue. It's a good PR story for the group. Everybody benefits.' Giddings, who was named Festival Promoter of the Year at the FestForums awards in February, continued: 'Every artist in this country, band or single artist, has been through those small venues, and they've helped them in their career. That's where they [train] and learn how to do it, and they should go back and help them directly.' A number of artists have already pledged their support to the Music Venue Trust scheme, including pop band Coldplay, who are donating 10 per cent of their earnings from their 2025 tour to the organisation. Their involvement came after the British metal band Enter Shikari donated £1 from every ticket sold for their OVO Wembley Arena show in February last year. US pop star Katy Perry, who played some of her first UK shows in small venues such as Water Rats and Scala, contributed £1 to the MVT from every ticket sold for the UK leg of her Lifetimes tour. Responding to Giddings's comments, Mark Davyd, CEO of the Music Venue Trust, told The Independent: 'Obviously I appreciate that John has not been as close to these extensive and protracted discussions about the necessity of a grassroots levy as some of his colleagues in the Concert Promoters Association or at Live Nation. 'That's a shame, because all of the issues and potential objections John raises have been fully covered, debated, and collectively resolved. The whole live music industry is united behind delivering the grassroots levy, and the way that we have agreed to do that is that everyone – promoters, ticketing companies, venues, agents, managers and artists – will all play their part in delivering it.' He added: 'The lead taken by the Royal Albert Hall has been warmly welcomed right across the industry. It shows real leadership and it's a very positive step in making the levy a reality. The grassroots levy that the whole industry has agreed to, and the leadership shown by the Royal Albert Hall in moving that concept forward, is the positive change we need.'
Bloomberg
15-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Indonesia Looking at Levy on Coal Exports to Boost State Coffers
Indonesia, the world's biggest coal exporter, may impose an export levy on the fossil fuel in a bid to boost state revenues, according to local media reports that cited a government minister. The tariff would only be collected from miners when coal prices are high, with authorities still determining what level that would be, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia told reporters after a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta on Monday. He also said a similar levy on gold exports was being considered.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Group continues fight for public hospital in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local group is one step closer to getting a levy to fund a new public hospital in West Dayton. The Clergy Community Coalition has collected enough signatures for the Dayton City Commission to consider the petition. The group says the project is now more possible than ever. Community brings West Dayton hospital petition to commissioners CCC organizers say they have already proven that citizens want the project to happen, but a statement from the city says at this point, it is not clear if city commissioners will vote to approve the ordinance. 'It's not an unrealistic goal. It's a very realistic goal. It's a very achievable goal, and it just requires cooperation,' said Bishop Richard Cox, CCC president. Cox says if citizens and leaders work together, he believes plans for a public hospital in Dayton could be successful. The CCC says several state officials and other private donors have pledged financial donations toward the hospital being build and the cost of its maintenance. But without full support from city officials, these conversations are being put on hold until they know what the next steps will be. Dayton City Commission is set to review the group's petition for an ordinance that would generate more than $20 million over ten years. The CCC says they have adequate financial backing for the public hospital to be built, and if the levy passes, they say it could be at least a year until groundbreaking on the facility. City leaders say the commission must still vote on the issue before voters will have the chance to decide. In a statement to 2 NEWS, Deputy Director John Musto for the Dayton Law Department said, in part, 'This agreement does not mean that the City Commission will vote to approve the ordinance to be placed on the ballot this fall. Pursuant to Dayton Charter Section 26, the Commission may accept, reject, or fail to take action on the ordinance.' Dayton City Commission is scheduled to meet on July 23 to vote on this citizen-initiated ballot issue. If they deny it, the group can still collect more signatures for the issue to be presented to voters in November. The group says they will continue working toward their mission, no matter what. 'If they turn it down, then we're determined to go out and get 2,500 votes and put it on the ballot and go around the city commission,' said Cox. 'That's not going to deter all these people that worked so many years to make this a reality.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
France 24
11-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
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