Commerce Secretary Discusses Semiconductor Chips
May 21, 2021
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met Thursday with CEOs and senior executives from companies representing the semiconductor supply chain and customer base.
Economy
Lake Tahoe to See Amenity, Campsite Upgrades
May 21, 2021
Five local projects around Lake Tahoe are receiving funding fueled by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
Consumer Survey Finds ‘Split’ in Travel, Vaccine Perspectives
May 18, 2021
RVer membership club Harvest Hosts unveiled its newest study on consumer travel mindsets, highlighting a split when it comes to safety decisions – such as vaccine passport use.
Gas Prices Surpass $3 a Gallon Average
May 18, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported average retail prices for regular grade gasoline at $3.03 a gallon the week of May 17. The average is the first to top $3 a gallon since Oct. 27, 2014.
EIA Predicts Summer Gas Consumption
May 14, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook reports increasing gas consumption this coming summer.
‘Skyrocketing’ RV Sales Spark Rehabbed Park Demand
May 14, 2021
Booming RV sales are sparking demand for new, rehabbed RV parks, Forbes reported.
Campground Association to Help Boost Franchise Revenue
May 13, 2021
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is making moves to help KOA campground owners boost revenue and operational improvements.
Outdoor Recreation Leadership to ‘Exchange Ideas’ at June Event
May 13, 2021
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will welcome federal stakeholders, businesses and nonprofit sectors to join a discussion surrounding outdoor recreation’s future.
Pipeline Begins Slow Return to Normal
May 13, 2021
Colonial Pipeline announced Wednesday night it restarted pipeline operations. The company cautioned normal product delivery would take several days.
Gas, Diesel Prices Rise Before Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
May 11, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported average gas and diesel prices nationwide rising from the previous week. The data was gathered before the potential impact of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.
Monthly Jobless Report Misses Estimates
May 7, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April. The unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1 percent from 6.0 percent in March.
Weekly Jobless Claims at Post-Pandemic Low
May 6, 2021
The Department of Labor reported weekly initial jobless claims totaled 498,000 for the week ending May 1. The figure is the first weekly initial jobless total under 500,000 since March 14, 2020.
