Redmond, OR

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products...

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

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Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

I had not seen so many disappointed and disgruntled adults as I had all through this day until about an hour ago. Baby Boomers had been excited about the launch of MeTV Toons, which was supposed to take place at 6:00 a.m. this morning.

MeTV toons has officially launched on Frndly TV, and Boomers are happy

Tractor Supply Co. communicated via a press release last week that it is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion roles; withdrawing carbon emission goals; and walking back support for the LGBTQ+ community as part of sweeping changes to environmental, social and governance initiatives. More specifically, the retailer of home improvement equipment, livestock and agricultural supplies for farmers and pet owners said moving forward it will:

Tractor Supply Co. Eliminates DEI Roles, Pride Support and Carbon Emissions Goals

The host of the Product Boss Podcast suggests how to find the time, energy and inspiration to begin and build your own company. Jacqueline Snyder, founder of The Product Boss, a site that helps product-based small businesses grow their systems, visibility and sales, built her first million-dollar enterprise when she was 40. She has since gone on to expand her business empire and host The Product Boss podcast to share her insights and experience with others.

Startup Tips for Older Entrepreneurs

California State

Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), a landmark, first-in-the-country, textile-recycling bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee with a 9-3 vote. The bill, also known as the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, establishes a robust Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program that will require producers to implement and fund a program to facilitate the reuse, repair, and recycling of clothing and textile fibers.

Senator Josh Newman’s Landmark Textile Recycling Bill Advances in California Assembly

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

New Jersey State

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

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

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

The construction industry is at a pivotal moment. With an aging workforce, evolving technology, and a need to adapt to changing demands, the future of construction hinges on the ability to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce. With the younger generation largely not realizing what a fulfilling and lucrative career can be had in construction, many challenges exist, such as developing the crucial role of women in the industry and remaining competitive with top-tier talent. Shaping your company’s future for the better will all come down to how these issues are handled.

The Evolution of the Construction Workforce

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Texas State

While the recent Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers are good overall with payrolls up by more than 300,000, the labor force participation level of those 25 to 54 years old has seen little change over the past year. As the labor market may be loosening for some industries, construction continues to struggle with a tight labor market.

How to Fill the Skills Gap in Construction

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The US Department of Energy's Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has unveiled a $5 million fund aimed at accelerating the commercialization and adoption of water power systems and solutions, underscoring their role in achieving a clean electricity sector by 2035. Water power technologies, including hydropower and marine energy, are recognized...

US Department of Energy Launches $5 Million Fund to Boost Water Power Technologies

Shell announced on Tuesday that it will halt construction at its biofuels facility in the Netherlands due to unfavorable market conditions, marking a rare decision to suspend a project already underway, as part of CEO Wael Sawan's strategy to enhance the company's financial returns. Initially approved in September 2021, the...

Shell Pauses Biofuels Facility Construction in Netherlands Amid Market Challenges

Terrebonne, OR

Powell Butte, OR

Bend, OR

Culver, OR

Sisters, OR

Prineville, OR

Madras, OR

Camp Sherman, OR

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Rotary Club of Redmond launches ‘Home Team,’ offering free basic home maintenance for seniors

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Rotary Club of Redmond proudly announces the launch of the Rotary Home Team, a new initiative designed to provide free basic...

Rotary Club of Redmond launches ‘Home Team,’ offering free basic home maintenance for seniors

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