Companies pulling back on ‘Pride’— election time conspiracy?
As Pride Month draws to a close, Allie Beth Stuckey I made an interesting observation. “The stores I frequent have no Pride merchandise this year. Most did last year and one in particular had a full rainbow apparel display and has nothing this year. Has anyone else seen the same,” Stuckey wrote in response to […]
Oceans group takes UK government to court over oil and gas licences | Oil and gas companies
Marine conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the UK government, claiming that the Conservative government’s decision to issue North Sea oil and gas licenses without considering the environmental impact was unlawful. Oceana UKThe Arctic Oceans and Marine Authority, part of the International Nature Conservancy, said that in issuing the 82 licences, Energy and Security […]
More companies announce bankruptcies and closures, citing inflation as almost 3,200 stores face shuttering in 2024: poll
More and more companies are declaring bankruptcy or ceasing operations due to inflation and rising costs. Inflation and the economy remain top issues for all voters, according to a recent Center Square Voter Poll. According to a recent analysis by CoreSight Research, retailers plan to close about 3,200 stores this year. This represents a 24% […]
2 in 3 say companies doing poor job avoiding CEO-employee pay gap: Gallup
The survey found that roughly two-thirds of Americans say companies are doing a poor job of avoiding a large pay gap between chief executives and average employees. New poll. The survey, conducted by Bentley University and Gallup and released Tuesday, found that a majority of respondents believe companies aren’t doing enough to prevent pay disparities […]
States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK (AP) — States are hoping to reap more revenue from the $16 billion online sports betting industry that is expanding across the country in partnerships with major companies. DraftKings, FanDuel and other gambling apps face a larger tax burden in Illinois due to tax changes this year. New Jersey, Massachusetts and other states […]
Large apartment companies linked to rental fixing scheme continued to profit this year: Analysis
All six of the largest publicly traded apartment companies in the U.S. are said to be involved in the lease arrangement. Price Fixing Scandal An analysis by a left-leaning watchdog group showed gains rose in the first three months of the year. A Responsible America It was revealed exclusively to The Hill. The analysis said […]
Alleging links to forced labor, Republicans call for ban on companies tied to Ford, Volkswagen EVs
A group of Republican lawmakers this week urged the Biden administration to ban imports from two Chinese companies with ties to Ford and Volkswagen, respectively, arguing the battery companies are also linked to forced labor in China. in pair of letter In a report submitted to the Department of Homeland Security this week, Sen. Marco […]
Georgia lawmaker who claims she was silenced when she switched political parties spotlights social media companies’ censorship
(The Center Square) A Georgia lawmaker who claims she was silenced when she switched parties last year has convened a hearing to show social media companies can deplatform people for manipulating their messaging. Rep. Mesha Minor (R-Atlanta) said her call for a “First Amendment, free speech rally” at the Georgia Capitol was intended to demonstrate […]
Vermont becomes first state to require oil companies to pay for climate change damage
Vermont, under its Republican governor, Phil Scott, will become the first state in the nation to require oil companies to pay compensation for the effects of climate change. The new bill becomes law Without his signature. The state’s Climate Superfund law is modeled after the federal Superfund law and seeks to impose penalties for emissions […]
Vermont Becomes First State to Force Oil Companies to Pay for ‘Climate Change’
Vermont’s Republican governor allowed his state to become the first to require oil companies to pay “climate change related costs” without his signature, passing the bill despite his own hesitations about the policy. 259 yearsThe bill passed by Gov. Phil Scott (R) on Thursday would establish a method for assessing liability for greenhouse gas-related costs […]