CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …

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Biden Weighs New Executive Order Restraining Big Business

Biden Weighs New Executive Order Restraining Big Business – The Wall Street Journal The action under consideration would go beyond traditional antitrust enforcement. California Democrats Are Reliably Pro-Labor. But One Union Is Testing Their Patience. – POLITICO The State Building and …

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About 3 years ago

How Do They Say Economic Recovery? ‘I Quit.’

How Do They Say Economic Recovery? ‘I Quit.’ – The New York Times With new opportunities and a different perspective as the pandemic eases, workers are choosing to leave their jobs in record numbers. Ex-Restaurant Worker Brings Back D.C. Initiative To …

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About 3 years ago

More Hidden Costs In The Fight For $15

More Hidden Costs In The Fight For $15 – The Wall Street Journal California’s wage floor hurt hours and reliable schedules, a study says. Inflation On The Menu As U.S. Restaurants Pass On Soaring Costs – Bloomberg U.S. restaurants, faced with …

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