Columbus Day and the shifting landscape of recognition
While Columbus Day remains the official federal name, states and municipalities have taken varying approaches to the day’s designation.
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Record traveler numbers, expected falling gas prices for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the busiest holiday for travel.
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2024 Independence Holiday Travel Period
MHP will utilize a high visibility patrolling plan over the travel period to promote safe travel and reduce fatal crashes.
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Santa, reindeer cleared for travel in Mississippi
MDOT staff thoroughly inspected Santa’s extra wide sleigh load, ensuring it met all safety requirements.
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Is summer travel insurance right for you?
You can find travel insurance options online or talk to your insurance agent to find the right insurance for you.
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Record-breaking travel expected over July 4
AAA reports that domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022.
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More Americans to travel over Memorial Day weekend
This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.
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42.3 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day road trips are up six percent over last year.
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Thanksgiving travel expected to increase this year
Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays in America.
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MDOT cautions against travel again tonight
Overnight temperatures to again threat safe travel.
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