Democrat congresswoman suggests black people be exempt from paying taxes
Democratic lawmakers have called for black Americans to be exempted from paying taxes as part of reparations, but the plan may not work because many poor blacks “don’t actually pay taxes in the first place.” acknowledged. When Jasmine Crockett, a freshman lawmaker from Texas, heard a celebrity (she couldn’t remember who) propose exempting black people […]
Why some California businesses are exempt from fast food minimum wage hike
California’s newly enacted $20-an-hour minimum wage increase for fast food workers that took effect Monday will affect chains with locations in airports, hotels, event centers, theme parks, museums and grocery stores. does not apply. Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 610, which increases the minimum wage for workers employed by fast food […]
Gavin Newsom says Panera not exempt from California minimum wage law
Panera Bread is not exempt from the state’s new minimum wage law, as California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) claims the law benefits Newsom’s donors, who own multiple Panera restaurants. said. California’s minimum wage is $16 an hour. Starting April 1, under a new bill signed by Newsom last year, most fast food restaurants will have […]
Calif: Panera Bread Owner Donated Over $164K To Newsom, Business Exempt From State’s New $20 Minimum Wage Law
(L) California Governor Gavin Newsom attends an event with other governors in the East Room of the White House on February 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) / (R) NOVATO, CA – NOVEMBER 09: A sign is posted on the exterior of a Panera Bread restaurant on November 9, 2021 in […]
Panera Bread exempt from California wage law after Newsom donation
California Governor Gavin Newsom will exempt Panera Bread Co. from a new $20-an-hour minimum wage increase after billionaires from several of the fast-food chain’s locations donated to his campaign, according to reports. signed into law. Newsom, a Democrat, signed a bill in September that increases the minimum wage for food-fast workers from $16 an hour […]
Private bus operator shocked they won’t be exempt from NYC’s congestion toll plan: ‘Part of the solution’
Private bus operators transporting millions of tourists to New York City are furious that tourists could be made to pay big bucks as part of planned congestion charges to enter Midtown. ing. Coach USA and its subsidiary Megabus said they were stunned that their charter buses would not be exempt from the fee, as they […]
Boeing asked FAA to exempt new model of its 737 Max jet from safety inspection
Boeing asked federal regulators to exempt its new 737 Max 7 model from safety standards, just weeks after the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that an Alaska Airlines flight had a blown-out window panel. As a result, the company ordered the early suspension of Max aircraft operations. Federal officials said last year that the company […]
Self-driving cars in California exempt from traffic tickets: report
Self-driving cars in California will reportedly not be subject to traffic tickets, despite an increase in reports of accidents involving self-driving cars. Ann NBC Bay Area Police can't ticket self-driving cars because of a loophole in Golden State law that says only drivers can be ticketed for misbehavior on the road, according to a report. […]