The union Starbucks Workers United says the chain, after prominently celebrating Pride for years, has banned the displays. The company insists that’s not true and said the examples are an “outlier.”
Category: State Legislatures
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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill
Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.
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Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit
The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot.
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DeSantis Signs Into Law Latest Wrinkle in Disney Feud
The bill would allow approved development agreements for Walt Disney World to be voided. The company has already sued the governor over the issue.
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Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back
Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.
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Wyoming Judge Temporarily Blocks the State’s New Abortion Ban
The New York Times – Business:Wyoming’s Constitution guarantees a right to make individual health care decisions. The new ban attempts to circumvent that right by declaring that abortion is not health care.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World
The New York Times – Business:The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing.
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Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.
The New York Times – Business:California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.