October 4, 2023 Majority of Americans don't think businesses should take political, social stances on current events As more U.S. companies weigh in on social and political debates, Americans are increasingly against businesses issuing their opinions on the country's stickiest issues.
October 2, 2023 Business grant for Black women slammed as 'racially exclusionary' in federal court ruling The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the Fearless Fund's Strivers Grant Contest which awarded funding to businesses that are owned by Black women.
October 1, 2023 These workers with on-the-job training decided to quit. Their former employers are suing Training reimbursement agreements could force former employees to repay their employers thousands of dollars. The contractual agreements are becoming more common, one lawyer said.
September 29, 2023 Northern Arizona University building med school to help combat doctor shortage Northern Arizona University has announced its intent to build a medical school to help address a statewide shortage of healthcare professionals.
September 29, 2023 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro noncommittal on future of carbon pricing plan Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday remained mum on the potential enforcement of a policy that would cap carbon emissions and charge manufacturers money based thereon.
September 29, 2023 Biden admin moves to unleash apex predator near rural community The Biden administration is moving ahead with a plan to reintroduce grizzly bears, a threatened apex predator species, near a rural community in northern Washington.
September 29, 2023 Union boss unloads on politicians for 'taking care of everybody else' as 9/11 rescuers left in limbo Sept. 11 first responders are concerned that the potential government shutdown could disrupt their health care as 9/11-related illnesses continue claiming lives.
September 28, 2023 Nebraska becomes latest red state to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care The state of Nebraska, which has enacted a 12-week abortion ban, has become the latest Republican state to push for a full year of postpartum care for low-income mothers.
September 28, 2023 Alabama Rep. John Rogers charged with obstructing federal investigation A longtime member of the Alabama House, John Rogers, has been accused of obstructing justice. Rogers allegedly tried to bribe a person to provide false information to investigators.
September 26, 2023 North Carolina to expand Medicaid coverage on Dec. 1 Medicaid coverage in North Carolina will expand to another 600,000 low-income residents starting Dec. 1, in a move that may be considered Cooper's biggest policy win as governor.