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Margaret Minnicks

Have you ever been out and about and needed to use a bathroom in an emergency? If you asked a restaurant, retailer, or other business if you could use their bathroom, they might have told you they had one for employees only. That situation is going to change in Virginia on July 1, 2024.

New Virginia law allows restroom access for those with medical issues in an emergency

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

CG Life has gathered up its public relations and social media teams to create a strategic communications group—and persuaded a managing partner from MacDougall Advisors to join the new unit. Marketing and communications company CG Life recently strengthened the public relations side of the business by acquiring Berry &...

CG Life, fresh from swallowing Berry, combines public relations and social media teams in new group

Mason, OH

In his role as a salesperson at a rival company, Scott Rollman had his first encounter with VEGA. His top client was struggling to locate a suitable guided radar measurement solution. Rollman knew that VEGA was the market leader for that particular technology, as it remains today. His work with VEGA on that solution led to one conversation, which eventually led to many others.

From rival salesman to VP: Rollman’s journey at VEGA Americas

The construction industry continues to struggle to retain young workers, which is a problem as Baby Boomers are projected to age out of the workforce by 2030. According to For Construction Pros, the labor shortage remains a major area of concern for many industry professionals, with research showing there are open positions at 85% of construction firms. At the same time, 10,000 people are retiring per day. Because of this, promoting construction careers to younger generations is essential to address the workforce gap and sustain industry growth. This can be done in a number of ways, including early engagement through school programs, developing talent internally, and recruiting underrepresented communities, among other methods.

As Professionals Age Out of the Construction Industry, Young Workers Are Needed to Fill the Gap

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Early graduates entering the workforce for the first time have found it more challenging than ever to secure a full-time job. New graduates remain unemployed despite applying to many and sometimes several hundred jobs. Gen Z’s frustrations with navigating the current job market have led some to share their experiences on social media. TikTok user… Continue reading Gen Z and Their Shaky Entrance into the Workforce

Gen Z and Their Shaky Entrance into the Workforce

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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Millions of college graduates are entering the workforce, and many feel unprepared. Here's the one thing they're looking for from potential employers — and how providing it will benefit you and your business in the long run.

Most Gen Z Workers Want This One Thing From Their Employer. Are You Providing It?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A group of hemp retailers and an agricultural organization are suing the state of Wyoming claiming that its recent ban on the marijuana-like substance delta-8 is unconstitutional. The Hemp Community of Wyoming wants an injunction or restraining order to stop the law from going into effect today.

Wyoming hemp shops sue state over delta-8 ban, seek halt to enforcement

Seattle, WA

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Pierce County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Health officials have suspended the license of Pierce County massage therapist Lukela Los Banos, the Washington Department of Health reported on Thursday. Los Banos allegedly placed suction cups on the back of a patient's legs on Sep. 23, 2023, and left the cups on their skin for around 40 minutes, the DOH reports. He allegedly tightened the cups three times, injuring the patient’s skin, according to the department.

Massage Therapist Suspended: Injury During Treatment

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

California State

Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

Unusual C-Suite Move to Help Jump-Start Strategic Planning, Tech Innovation. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. In an atypical move, C.H. Robinson’s chief operating officer — its No. 2 — is becoming its chief strategy and innovation officer. The reasoning? C.H. Robinson...

C.H. Robinson COO Arun Rajan Becomes CSIO

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week that in a significant move to alleviate the financial burden on residents, the state has cleared water and wastewater utility bills for 4 million Californians.

California forgives water utility bills for 4 million residents

Lightning strikes and electrical surges disrupt critical operations and cause billions of dollars in damage to structures and equipment each year. With growing reliance on electronics and data centers, ABB is investing more than $35 million in a greenfield facility in Nottingham, United Kingdom, to meet demand for its Furse earthing and lightning protection solutions. The site is expected to open in early 2025 and will integrate advanced technology, flexible automation, R&D and testing, and digital processes to boost production capacity and enhance efficiency and sustainability.

ABB Breaks Ground on $35-Million Facility to Produce Lightning Protection Products

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CLH Builds Up Administrative Team in Two Locations

CLH, CPAs & Consultants recently expanded their administrative team, adding Audrey Cable and Audrey Byers to their Michigan City and La Porte offices, a move designed...

CLH Builds Up Administrative Team in Two Locations

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