The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that strips away Disney’s special self-governing status after the company publicly opposed a parental rights bill that was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis late last month. Disney released a scathing statement after the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill was officially signed into law. “Florida’s HB 1557, also … Continued
It is beyond ironic that, at the very same time Disney is using all its might to oppose Florida’s Education Bill (falsely named the “Don’t Say Gay Bill”), Warner Bros. has announced that it will not say gay in China. Specifically, the Hollywood giant has stated that it will be deleting a 6-second gay dialogue … Continued
Amtrak has filed a complaint in the District Court for the District of Columbia to apply eminent domain to seize control of Union Station in Washington, D.C., The Washington Post reports. The historically landmarked station, owned by the United States, is leased and operated by other entities, the biggest of which is Union Station Investco LLC … Continued
Former Vice President Mike Pence‘s advocacy organization is releasing a “Freedom Agenda” for conservatives focused on promoting a positive and traditional view of America, and pushing back against progressive policies being pushed by the Biden administration. Pence’s 501(c)(4), Advancing American Freedom (AAF), published the agenda Thursday. The group calls the agenda “a vision for restoring … Continued
Santa Barbara officials are considering whether a Chick-fil-A restaurant should be declared a “public nuisance” after community members complained to the City Council about traffic issues. Residents in the California city are concerned about cars that do not fit in the restaurant’s parking lot, as drive-thru lines often extend into the street and block traffic, CBS News reported. The … Continued
Leading pharmacy, health, and retail chain to invest $34.2 million in operation to enhance customer online ordering experiences and increase operating efficiencies ~ RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Walgreens, an integrated pharmacy, healthcare, and retail leader, will invest $34.2 million to establish a Micro-Fulfillment Center for high-value pharmaceuticals at the Atlee Station … Continued
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County. The facility at 32 Trader Road in Fishersville will be responsible for picking, packing, and shipping bulky or larger-sized customer items such as patio furniture, outdoor equipment, or rugs. The new facility is expected to be operational in … Continued
Union membership in Wisconsin is about half of what it was a little over a decade ago. The latest numbers from the Department of Labor show a steep drop in union membership in Wisconsin since 2009. In 2009, nearly 385,000 people were union members in the state. That was about 15% of the workforce. BLS said, as … Continued
The news that The New York Times will by the hot online word game Wordle from creator Josh Wardle for a price in the “low seven figures” has sparked fears the deal will kill the low-tech, open-to-all features that helped make the game a Web sensation. Mr. Wardle, an engineer for Reddit who lives in Brooklyn, originally created … Continued
Chick-fil-A, the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the United States, will soon open its second location in Marshall, Texas, where the franchise owners’ buried an open Bible in the building’s foundation as a reflection of their faith in God. The franchisees, David and Holley Snow, owners of the first Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Marshall that will … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 13 ruling striking down the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for private businesses left many companies scrambling to decide whether they should abandon the mandate or force their employees to be vaccinated while the lawsuit plays out in the lower courts. Meanwhile, a coalition of attorneys general from 27 states is calling on the Occupational Safety and … Continued
Laramy O’Leary’s gun shop, L&L Outdoors, has benefited from a pandemic spike in firearms sales but at the same time has suffered from reduced inventory and fewer customers, putting the business in a pinch in the new year. His gun shop in Oklahoma is one of many small businesses, including restaurants, auto shops and health care … Continued
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