Study on phasing out vacation rentals warns of $1.3 billion impact on Maui economy, but glosses over housing for residents: Maui Now

A study funded by a travel industry group projects tax revenue and economic losses from phasing out 7,000 vacation rentals in apartment districts, as Mayor Richard Bissen proposed during of a press conference on May 2. PC: Wendy Osher A study funded by a group representing “travel technology innovators,” including short-term rental platforms, projects huge…

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BJJ legend Bia Mesquita hopes MMA debut leads to UFC and major promotions: ‘I’m ready for any challenge’

Jiu-jitsu legend and IBJJF Hall of Famer Bia Mesquita makes her MMA debut Saturday on the Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen undercard in Brazil, and the 33-year-old is looking to move on next quickly to the big leagues. Mesquita, a 10-time jiu-jitsu world champion and ADCC gold medalist, faces fellow MMA debutant Jorgina Ramos in…

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University of Minnesota athletics

Catch up on all the latest Gopher Athletics news from the past week. GopherSports.com: Former Matthew Wilkinson qualified for the U.S. Olympic team after finishing second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. It will be determined in early July whether he will compete in Paris. @GopherSwimDive: Sarah Bacon will compete in two events in Paris after winning…

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