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California Democrats Split on Tax Plan to Drive EV Sales
A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to help put more electric cars on the road may seem tailor-made to win support from Democrats in a state known for climate leadership, but Proposition 30 has one notable opponent: …
Read More Washington Chemical Processor Fined Nearly $200K for 60-Plus Safety Violations
A manufacturing company that works with dangerous chemicals in Moses Lake, Washington, faces $192,620 in fines for 46 serious and 17 general safety and health violations. Two Rivers Terminal LLC formulates products for agricultural fertilizer, airports, pulp and paper, and …
Read More Agents Want End to California Auto Insurance Rate Moratorium
An insurance agent group in California is opining on the impact of California Insurance Commissioner Lara’s recent auto insurance rate decisions on California consumers. They do not like Lara’s auto insurance rate moratorium. “Commissioner Lara’s Rate Moratorium and his refusal …
Read More Supreme Court Gives Boost to Domino’s in Arbitration Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave a boost to Domino’s Pizza Inc’s bid to force delivery drivers to bring a wage lawsuit in private arbitration rather than in court in a case from California that could have major implications …
Read More Fighting Food Poisoning: Sweeping Poultry Changes Proposed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed that are intended to reduce illnesses from food contamination but could require meat companies to make extensive changes to their operations. …
Read More Evacuation Area Sharnk Near Southwest Washington Fire
Some roads reopened and evacuation zones shrank near a wildfire fed by gusty winds and low humidity east of Vancouver, Washington, as fire officials got a better handle on fire activity amid weather changes. About 3,000 residents were told to …
Read More Idaho’s Workers’ Comp Rates Decreasing 11.5% for 2023
The Idaho Department of Insurance accepted a 11.5% reduction in rates, effective January 1, 2023. This follows the National Council on Compensation Insurance submission of its annual rate recommendation to the Idaho Department of Insurance for review. NCCI’s recommendation is …
Read More Trial Begins Over Arkansas’ Ban on Trans Youth Healthcare
The nation’s first trial over a state’s ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week, the latest fight over restrictions on transgender youth championed by Republican leaders and widely condemned by medical experts. U.S. District Judge Jay …
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Oliver Wyman Agrees to Buy A&D Consulting Firm Avascent
Oliver Wyman announced it entered into an agreement to acquire Avascent, an aerospace and defense management consulting firm focused on the corporate and private equity sectors. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close …
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