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Utah lawmakers set to convene for special session, weigh constitutional amendment
The Republican-dominated Utah Legislature plans to convene a special session today to consider placing a constitutional amendment on this year's general election ballot around voter-led ballot initiatives. Why it matters: It comes following a recent Utah Supreme Court ruling that blocks lawmakers from overturning voter-approved gerrymandering reforms. State of play:...
These are the Denver Public Schools without AC
Thousands of Denver Public School children started classes this week — with outside temperatures hovering in the 90s — and no air conditioning in their classrooms. The big picture: 29 DPS schools don't have cooling units, something the district wants to fix with a bond package that voters will decide on in November by earmarking $240 million to install the systems.
Most Americans have signed away their right to take a company to court
Nearly everyone in the U.S. who's ever signed up for a cellphone, streaming service or account on a website, has signed away their right to take a company to court for wrongdoing. Why it matters: Most of us never get confronted with that reality, but this week the issue rose...
Ear piercing studios bring "earscape" trend to New Orleans
One of the trendiest accessories to have right now is an ear full of studs, and swanky piercing studios across New Orleans are helping buyers achieve it. Why it matters: "Ear piercing is a milestone that transcends culture, religion, age, and gender," says Louisa Serene Schneider, the founder and CEO of piercing studio Rowan. But gone are the days of dragging a parent into Claire's between fluorescent-lit mall outlets.
Here's what we're watching for in Tim Walz's big speech at the DNC
Gov. Tim Walz will take the biggest stage of his political career at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. Why it matters: After he was tapped as Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidate just two weeks ago, 70% of voters had no impression of the Minnesota Democrat. The primetime keynote will be one of the few chances the two-term governor will get to introduce himself to millions of voters before Election Day. State of play: The shift from Minnesota to the national stage represents a big step up for Walz, who told Harris' vetting team that he had never used...
The Shift: Entrepreneurial activity heats up in Northwest Arkansas
Back to school means more than football season — it's also when NWA's entrepreneurial activity ramps up.A couple of recent developments:Arkansas Starters CoalitionThe new initiative will help advance entrepreneurship across the state by convening innovators, as well as identifying and removing barriers to starting businesses.The coalition will work to engage with everyone, including those who have been historically excluded, Jeannette Balleza Collins, coalition manager of Right to Start, told me.State of play: Right to Start is focused on fostering entrepreneurship and its economic benefits across the U.S., in part by growing ecosystems for small businesses.Arkansas' coalition consists of 12 founding-member...
WDSU's Damon Singleton to retire after 18 years
WDSU meteorologist Damon Singleton retires Friday after 18 years with the New Orleans station. Why it matters: Singleton was widely expected to be WDSU's next chief meteorologist after Margaret Orr retired in March. The big picture: WDSU broke Singleton's news last week. The statements from executives called him an "invaluable...
Scoop: Uptowns' biggest buildings are for sale. Will anyone buy them?
Uptown's biggest and newest buildings went up for sale this month, and documents obtained by Axios peel back the curtain on the neighborhood's dire economics.Why it matters: Once viewed as the buildings that would take Uptown to the next level, they're now mostly empty and valued significantly below what it cost to build them.Zoom in: The portfolio for sale includes MoZaic East and West near the corner of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues, as well as the Lagoon Cinema.Flashback: Developer and Uptown champion Stuart Ackerberg had high hopes for the two office towers when he built them in 2012 and 2018,...
These are the fastest-growing D-FW businesses
More than 200 North Texas businesses are on the Inc. 5000 2024 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.The big picture: Inc. 5000 ranks companies based on percentage of revenue growth in the last three years.D-FW has four businesses in the top 150.Zoom in: Dallas-based Archer Review, which offers medical and nursing exam preparation materials, was the top company in North Texas at No. 46 on the list.At No. 83, health care staffing company StaffDNA was the second top D-FW business.Zoom out: The Woodlands-based Segment HR (No. 32) and Austin-based Maev (No. 38) ranked at the top in Texas.The intrigue: Dallas-based Bishop Cider Company landed on the list with 381% growth in the past three years.The cidery started more than a decade ago in a 700-square-foot Bishop Arts space. The company has since bought two breweries and opened several arcades in Texas.
Michigan, Texas lead college football ticket sales
Resale ticket prices to University of Texas home football games are the highest in the nation, according to new data from StubHub.Why it matters: Longhorn fans are already seeing the impact of UT's move to the Southeastern Conference.Driving the news: The realignment of conferences this season has created significant demand for tickets and cost increases across the board.By the numbers: Texas, which ranked fourth in the AP's pre-season Top 25 College Football Poll, saw its average ticket price surge this season.The average sold price per ticket to a Texas home game is $349, according to StubHub data — the highest...
Downtown Des Moines viaduct gets new mural
A local artist and DMPS principal is painting a new mural on the Southwest 9th viaduct after the city painted over a "creepy" mural depicting Jack Nicholson's character from "The Shining."Flashback: The city covered the former mural last year after it was painted without permission.Both the artist and its date remain unknown.Driving the news: The Shop, a nearby event center that took over the former Des Moines Social Club space, commissioned local artist and Moulton Elementary principal Eddie McCulley to paint a new piece.McCulley is creating a colorful, kaleidoscope-like mural similar to a mandala, he tells Axios. He wanted to create a bright burst of color to brighten the area.He's painted multiple murals at his school as well.What's next: The work isn't finished yet and he plans to paint the bridge's upper wings."It's really kind of a zen kind of moment for me, too," he says. "So, I'm not rushing it." The former mysterious mural. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios
Bennachin is a budget-friendly lunch option in New Orleans
Bennachin in New Orleans is serving up comfort African food on a budget at its casual Royal Street restaurant. Why it matters: Check out this gem during your next visit to the French Quarter. The big picture: Bennachin has been cooking dishes inspired by Gambia and Cameroon since 1992. The...
Tennessee State Fair open through Saturday
You have four more days to enjoy the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, which closes Saturday. State of play: Hundreds of thousands of people have already visited the fair in Lebanon this year. Organizers say it takes more than one day to experience the full array of activities. 🐮 Animals: The...
Historic Merritt Mansion to be repositioned onto new foundation
AJ Capital Partners unveiled plans Monday to reposition the historic Merritt Mansion on its property in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Why it matters: AJ Capital's plan would preserve the old mansion but move it to a new foundation so the building is aligned with Brown Street. The repositioning will take place...
How Philadelphia real estate agent commissions are changing
Philadelphia's real estate brokers may have to sing for their suppers now that new rules on commissions have kicked in.Why it matters: That could prove especially tough for what Business Insider calls the country's "glut of mediocre Realtors," including amateurs and those whose services might not be worth the price to homebuyers.What we're hearing: Industry veterans expect the changes to weed out lackluster agents."There are lesser agents who are either newer or they don't [know] how to articulate, 'This is what I bring to you as an agent,'" Chicago agent Jesse Treviño tells Axios.Catch up quick: The status quo is...
Butler officials are concerned about future Trump rally
Local officials are worried about former President Trump's plans to return to Butler in October, reports Spotlight PA, ProPublica and the Butler Eagle.Why it matters: Last month's assassination attempt at an outdoor rally in the rural western Pennsylvania city has been panned as one of the most glaring security lapses in decades, leading to former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation and numerous federal and congressional probes.Driving the news: Trump said in an interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X earlier this month that he intends to come back to Butler to finish his speech.Butler County Commissioner Leslie Osche shared...
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