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Some US restaurants and servers oppose ‘no tax on tips’

Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don't support President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips, saying it would help too few people and obscure bigger issues in the way tipped workers are paid. The Independent Restaurant Coalition, which represents nearly 100,000 restaurant and bars, has appealed to Congress to reconsider the proposal, which is part of the president's spending bill. Even some workers who rely on tips say they oppose making them tax-deductible. "I think there's a huge hole in this concept of 'no tax on tips' because a lot of ...

Column: Delta County Chamber gets new members

ESCANABA — Each month, board members have the pleasure of welcoming new businesses into the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and with each new member comes a shared commitment to strengthening our local economy. But why do businesses choose to join the Chamber? For many, it's about building ...

Consumer sentiment rises for 1st time this yea

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans' views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan's closely watched consumer sentiment index, released Friday, jumped 16% from 52.2 to 60.5. The large increase followed steady drops that left the preliminary number last month at the second-lowest level in the nearly 75-year history of the survey. Consumer sentiment is ...

Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84%

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated. The long-term rate inched back to 6.84% from 6.85% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors' expectations for the economy and inflation. The key barometer is the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans. The 10-year ...

Highline hosts construction kickoff party

HARRIS, Mich. — Highline Internet, a leading provider of high-speed fiber optic internet, held its Annual Construction Kick-Off Party, taking place on June 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris. "I'm excited to invite media representatives to join us in ...

Building Connections on the course at the Chamber Golf Outing

The Delta County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and staff extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Thursday’s Golf Outing, presented by EMP, a tremendous success. From the first swing to the last putt, it was a beautiful Chamber of Commerce Day filled with great ...