New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads
TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…
Supreme Court Takes Challenge To Landmark Decision That ‘Wreaked Havoc’ On ‘People And Businesses’
Supreme Court Takes Challenge To Landmark Decision That ‘Wreaked Havoc’ On ‘People And Businesses’ Katelynn Richardson on May 1, 2023 The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a case directly challenging…
Chicago businesses warned after smash and grab burglaries near Palmer Square
CHICAGO, IL – Multiple businesses were targeted last night in smash and grab style robberies in the area of Palmer Square. Business owners in Chicago’s 014th District are being urged to remain…
Hearing on harmful effects of offshore wind farms on whales and businesses scheduled
TRENTON, NJ – An independent hearing on the potential harmful effects of offshore wind farms on whales, dolphins, fisheries and the New Jersey economy will be held next week in Trenton. The…
Fox announces new unit to house digital businesses
(Reuters) – Media company Fox Corp on Wednesday said it would house its standalone digital businesses under a new unit, Tubi Media Group, along with its news, sports and entertainment digital platforms.…
Bill That Would Punish Businesses For Allowing Children To Attend Drag Shows Heads To DeSantis’ Desk
Bill That Would Punish Businesses For Allowing Children To Attend Drag Shows Heads To DeSantis’ Desk Alexa Schwerha on April 19, 2023 A Florida bill that will bar businesses from allowing children…
Ad group Publicis sales jump as data-driven businesses strengthen
By Diana Mandia (Reuters) – French ad group Publicis’ revenues beat forecasts in the first quarter, driven by its digital and data-driven businesses amid rapid market changes and with the help of…
Small U.S. banks and businesses make for big problem: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -If small businesses are the bedrock of the U.S. economy, last month’s banking shock has given us a pretty good idea of where the epicenter of…
Businesses on Heightened Alert After Robbery at Severn 7-Eleven
SEVERN, MD – The Severn community was shaken by an armed robbery that took place at a local 7-Eleven store today. Officers responded to a report of the robbery, which occurred earlier…
Italian businesses more upbeat about economy-central bank survey
MILAN (Reuters) – The opinion of Italian businesses on the prospects for the economy improved in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous three months, the Bank of Italy said…
UK businesses more upbeat about sales despite weak growth
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Most British businesses expect their sales to rise over the coming year – an improvement from late 2022 – despite seeing no sales growth over the…
U.S. farming businesses want Biden to allow more investment in Cuba
By Nelson Acosta HAVANA (Reuters) – U.S. agro-businesses, on a trade tour in Cuba, said on Tuesday they were “losing” in their bid to boost commerce with Cuban farmers and called on…
LINDA MCMAHON: It’s Time To Give Small Businesses A Real Seat At The Rulemaking Table
LINDA MCMAHON: It’s Time To Give Small Businesses A Real Seat At The Rulemaking Table Linda McMahon on March 29, 2023 Policymakers often talk about the importance of small businesses, but they…
Inflation Continues To Plague Small Businesses For Fifth Consecutive Quarter: REPORT
Inflation Continues To Plague Small Businesses For Fifth Consecutive Quarter: REPORT Jason Cohen on March 29, 2023 Inflation concerns among small business owners remained at record highs this quarter, according to a…
Fed’s Jefferson: Trouble among small, regional banks could hit small businesses
LEXINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) – The shuffling of deposits from small to large banks could have a disproportionate impact on U.S. small businesses who depend heavily on community and regional financial institutions for…
China issues preferential tax policy for small firms, household businesses
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s finance ministry on Monday issued preferential tax policy for some small firms and household businesses, as part of steps to support the economic recovery. China will levy a…
Republicans pushing to lower alcohol taxes in New Jersey to attract new businesses
TRENTON, NJ – With out-of-control inflation, rising fuel prices, and other general costs of living expenses on the rise in New Jersey, Trenton Republicans want to ease the burden on booze in…
First Citizens plans to bid for SVB businesses -source
NEW YORK (Reuters) – First Citizens Bancshares will submit bids to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) to acquire parts of Silicon Valley Bank, one source with knowledge of the matter said…
Analysis-UK businesses mull moving cash after SVB chaos
By Iain Withers, Elizabeth Howcroft and Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – British banks are seeing a pick-up in enquiries to switch cash between institutions after the collapse of U.S. tech lender Silicon…
STEVE HANKE And CALEB HOFMANN: Banks Have Now Become Gov’t-Backed Businesses — Just Look At Silicon Valley Bank
STEVE HANKE And CALEB HOFMANN: Banks Have Now Become Gov’t-Backed Businesses — Just Look At Silicon Valley Bank Steve Hanke And Caleb Hofmann on March 13, 2023 Nobelist and high priest of…
New Jersey law will reimburse homeowners for keeping bee friendly yards
TRENTON, NJ – In New Jersey, bee lives matter. With a recent population decline in honey bees nationwide, state legislators are hoping the Garden State can lead the way in providing bee-friendly…
Apple to shake up international businesses’ management to focus on India – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – Apple Inc is reshuffling management of its international businesses to put a bigger focus on India, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people with knowledge of the matter. This shift…
New law will help marijuana businesses with federal tax inequity
TRENTON, NJ – While New Jersey has legalized the marijuana industry, the federal government has not. That discrepancy prohibits New Jersey weed companies from deducting certain business expenses. Now, New Jersey legislators…
Diversity Jobs Are Drying Up As Big Businesses Tighten Their Belts
Diversity Jobs Are Drying Up As Big Businesses Tighten Their Belts Laurel Duggan on February 28, 2023 Major corporations are scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs after boosting DEI…
U.S. businesses in China are more pessimistic about prospects -survey
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. businesses operating in China are increasingly pessimistic about their prospects in the world’s second-largest economy, according to a survey released Wednesday by the American Chamber…
New Zealand businesses less pessimistic in February -ANZ survey
SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand’s business confidence improved in February as all activity indicators saw a lift, although many remain at very subdued levels compared to historical averages amid intense inflationary pressures,…
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