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Report calls on business community to help lead New York City out of COVID-19 economic crisis
The island of Manhattan seen from the air. TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com By Sarah Downey (The Center Square) – With New York’s…
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Business Facilities ranks Texas first for business, critics argue incentives hurt taxpayers the most
Shutterstock photo By Bethany Blankley (The Center Square) – Business Facilities Magazine has named Texas the state with the Best…
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Recent Louisiana tax changes will trim $20.4 million from state revenue, forecast shows
By David Jacobs (The Center Square) – Tax changes approved this year will reduce state taxes by about $20.4 million…
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Low-interest rates boost Florida home sales, prices, but foreclosure crisis looms
By Ivan Cholakov | Shutterstock.com By John Haughey (The Center Square) – About 389,000, or 10.5 percent, of Florida’s 3.7…
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Eliminating commercial activities tax would attract businesses, save residents money, group says
An Ohio state flag flies in front of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Shutterstock photo By Todd DeFeo (The Center Square) – Removing…
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Michigan unemployment fell slightly last week, still hovers near 575,000 claims
In this May 7, 2020, file photo, a pedestrian walks by The Framing Gallery, closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Senator raises questions about Pennsylvania DEP consultant
Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Lycoming, answers questions from reporters. Facebook / Sen. Gene Yaw By Christen Smith (The Center Square) – A…
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Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates CII National Digital conference on Ease of Doing Business for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal today said that the Government is committed to policy simplification and asked for industry’s…
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Ratepayers could see payouts under new class action suit against ComEd
This Sept. 6, 2013 photo, shows Brian Malloy, a senior energy technician for Commonwealth Edison, replacing a standard electricity meter…
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Suicides a concern in Illinois during COVID-19 pandemic
In this Aug. 11, 2019 file photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…
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Illinois Commerce Commission chair accused of conflict of interest in heading ComEd hearing
The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Shutterstock photo By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – The head of the…
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Tennessee schools to reopen with safety requirements, state aid
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee answers questions concerning the state’s response to the coronavirus Monday, March 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn.…
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Maine loggers hope for federal relief amid COVID-19 economic downturn
A logging truck travels April 16, 2020, through Jay, Maine. Robert F. Bukaty / AP photo By Sarah Downey (The…
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Restaurateurs rebuke state’s pandemic restrictions, plead for assistance
Additional outdoor seating extends into the street outside of Mike’s Beer Bar on the Northside of Pittsburgh on Sunday July…
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Virginia sending $644.6 million to local governments in second round of CARES Act payments
Cityscape of Arlington, the second-largest city in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Shutterstock.com By Tyler Arnold (The Center Square) –…
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Op-Ed: HEALS Act replete with wasteful spending
The Pentagon in Washington D.C., home of the U.S. Department of Defense Keith J Finks / Shutterstock.com By Ross Marchand…
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Sisolak hopes for special session by the end of the week; announces state will scrap phased reopening
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak speaks at a press briefing on July 27, 2020. Image courtesy of Nevada State Legislature Youtube…
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Quick hits: Louisiana news briefs for Tuesday, July 28
The Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. William Silver / Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs Small business grant program begins…
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Wisconsin AG Department: Do not plant mystery seeds
People in Wisconsin and across the country are reporting packages of mystery seeds showing-up in their mailboxes. The Center Square/Benjamin…
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Pritzker says mask requirement could stretch into next year
By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinoisans could be wearing face coverings in public for…
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COVID-19 liability protection debate lines drawn as Illinois congressman warns of taxpayer cost
In this image from video, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at…
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Universities launch aggressive testing program before students return
Students mingle on the Quad of the University of Illinois college campus in Urbana-Champaign. Leigh Trail | Shutterstock.com (The Center…
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New York to invest undisclosed amount in 20 companies making personal protective equipment
Emergency room doctors and nurses wear personal protective equipment while manning desks due to COVID-19 concerns at St. Joseph’s Hospital,…
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App helping business executives avoid paying New York City tax on financial activities
The New York skyline is seen May 11, 2020, from Jersey City, New Jersey. Mark Lennihan / AP photo By…
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State to check service industry COVID-19 rule compliance, issue possible $7,000 fines for ‘major deficiencies’
Rob Wilson | Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) started a State Emphasis…
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Virginia business community welcomes $70 million support, but many still hurt by COVID-19 regulations
Customers Tim Beinz and John Kuentz walk into a restaurant Monday, March 16, 2020, in Richmond, Va. The two are…
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Possibility of more economic restrictions cause concern for Virginia businesses
A sign on the front door of Tarrant’s Café restaurant, as seen Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Steve…
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IRCTC of Indian Railways and SBI Card launch Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform
In yet another initiative towards pursuance of the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Digital India’ and…
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Texas to start issuing oyster farming permits: ‘For those who are well-informed it can be a profitable endeavor’
Stacks of metal bags with oysters on an oyster farm. Shutterstock.com By Sarah Downey (The Center Square) – The application…
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ICC, utilities agree on COVID-19 relief measures
By Pat Morris (The Center Square) – It is the middle of July, the temperature is going through the roof…
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