Illinois State University faces lawsuit for reportedly hiring strikebreakers during the labor dispute.
Illinois State University Employees File Lawsuit Over Hiring Practices During Strike A union representing certain employees at Illinois State University (ISU) has initiated legal action against the institution, alleging the hiring of temporary workers while its members were on strike. This lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by AFSCME Council 31, which advocates for around 350 […]
California hospice leader informs Congress that fraud is widespread across the state
Hospice Fraud in California: Concerns Raised During a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Sheila Clark, the CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA), expressed grave concerns about widespread fraud within the hospice industry in California. She questioned how many fraudulent operators manage to remain active while regulators seemingly overlook their practices. According to […]
23 Republican State Attorneys General Examine Credit Rating Agencies for Lowering Ratings of Energy Companies Based on ESG Criteria
Republican Attorneys General Challenge Downgrades of Fossil Fuel Companies Recently, attorneys general from 23 Republican-led states sent letters to major credit rating agencies—Fitch, S&P, and Moody’s—regarding the downgrades of fossil fuel companies. They argue that these downgrades were based on what they perceive to be unreliable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. The attorneys general […]
Passengers on Florida Amtrak stuck for almost a day with overflowing restrooms as wildfires sweep through the state.
Passengers Stranded on Amtrak Train Due to Wildfire In a frustrating turn of events, hundreds of passengers found themselves stranded on an Amtrak train in Florida for almost a whole day. This happened after a wildfire erupted near the tracks, leading to significant delays, service disruptions, and plenty of complaints from those aboard. The issues […]
Former Ohio State president Ted Carter’s girlfriend would secretly access the campus garage to reach his office, a report shows.
Former Ohio State President Ted Carter allegedly arranged secret meetings with Crisante Vlakos, a podcaster, and misused university resources to benefit her business, according to a troubling new report. A detailed inquiry into Carter’s unexpected resignation from his $1.5 million-a-year position last month reveals that he met with Vlakos and traveled with her on at […]
Trucking business owner files lawsuit against Washington state over disputed ‘millionaires tax,’ claims it harms small companies.
Legal Challenges Emerge Against Washington’s Income Tax on High Earners The newly implemented income tax on high-income earners in Washington state is already facing opposition. Detractors claim it breaches the state constitution and may negatively impact small businesses. Set at 9.9%, this tax applies to individuals and households earning $1 million or more—a significant departure […]
Smart TVs are collecting your data — and one state is taking action against it
Smart TVs connected to foreign companies come with some impressive capabilities. These devices can take a screenshot of what’s displaying on your TV every half a second and send that information back to their home countries. “The era of Chinese tech firms spying on Americans’ televisions is over.” Data from consumers will be marketed similarly […]
Washington state initiates a $300K study on reparations for descendants of slavery
The state of Washington has set aside $300,000 to explore reparations for the descendants of enslaved individuals. This move follows a legislative study initiated last year that delves into the historical implications of slavery on areas that once comprised the Washington and Oregon Territories, aiming to understand the lingering effects on today’s societal structures, including […]
Video: California State Panel Denies Permit for July 4th Fireworks in Long Beach
The beloved Fourth of July fireworks show, a Long Beach tradition for over ten years that has supported various charities, has been canceled citing “environmental concerns,” according to local officials. As reported on Sunday, the California Coastal Commission turned down the initiative to maintain this cherished event. “We’ve raised $2 million over the past 14 […]
Stephen A. Smith makes a harsh mistake while discussing the Golden State Warriors
Stephen A. Smith’s Latest Sports Slip-Up Over time, it’s been pretty clear where Stephen A. Smith has stumbled in football discussions. To put it simply, he’s not an NFL player. Remember, there were key players in that game? Well, he wasn’t one of them. And he’s definitely not a college football player either. I mean, […]