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Smaller businesses in Europe outpacing behemoths like Shell, Nestlé that are mired in rules and regs
Multinationals have seen growth rates held back by a mix of sustainability disclosures, digital compliance, emissions rules, supply-chain accountability, human rights reporting mandates, anti-money laundering rules and sector-specific regulations
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Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
In the wake of a fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant that killed a Coles County official and his wife last month, Niemerg has filed legislation to require those wanting an Illinois issued standard driver’s license to be a U.S. citizen
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New Jersey bureaucrats censor 'Christian grandma' for asking constituents about taxes: lawsuit
School board member challenges the Garden State's interpretation of the School Ethics Act to prohibit routine communication with constituents about anything a school board might consider, such as tax increases, consolidation.
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California loses one taxpayer per minute, Florida gains
Andrew Wilford, director of the Interstate Commerce Initiative at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, said state policies are attracting people and generating revenue. He estimated Florida is collecting $4 billion more per year for its budget from people moving to the Sunshine State.
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Texas governor, members of Congress lead effort to ban Sharia law in US
Gov. Greg Abbott this week issued three directives targeting Islamic groups, first designating the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on Islamic American Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations.
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California faces $18 billion budget deficit in 2026-27
Nonpartisan legislative office reported the main causes include community college funding.
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States push back on exclusion of noncitizens from SNAP
Their letter asked for reconsideration of the USDA guidance, which would exclude noncitizens who are permanent residents from eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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CBO says Trump tariffs could reduce deficits by $3 trillion over the next decade
CBO says foreign companies could pick up some tariff costs.
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Incoming NJ Dem Gov Sherrill suggests state won't pay federal taxes in protest of Trump admin
Sherrill, who resigned her post in the House of Representatives Thursday, did not provide specifics on what that plan would look like, but it comes after California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom floated the same idea in June.
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Florida sheriff deputy killed in shooting at gated community, two people injured
Authorities says the female deputy worked for the department for 25 years and is only the second "line-of-duty" death at the department in 100 years.
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Swiss police search for thieves who stole gold coins from Roman-era museum
Police said the coins had “archaeological value”
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Temple medical school renames DEI office but vows core mission will 'continue without interruption'
Since President Trump retook office in January he has issued executive orders to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the public and private sector.
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Reshoring manufacturing will take a more skilled workforce, small manufacturers say
One of President Donald Trump’s main goals with his tariff policies has been to bring back manufacturing.