Tag: Government regulations
Wyoming advocates hopeful about pot initiatives despite odds
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Supporters of two new marijuana ballot petitions in Wyoming say they’re optimistic about getting pot questions before voters next year, especially...
Biden elevates energetic critic of Big Tech as top regulator
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday installed an energetic critic of Big Tech as a top federal regulator at a time when the...
California adds vacation incentive to spur vaccinations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on...
Tennessee Nissan plant union election set; small unit denied
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —
Federal regulators have denied a union's push...
Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app
BERLIN — German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app's operators fined for failing to abide by laws requiring...
Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines
HOUSTON — Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse in Houston, is steadfast in her belief that it's wrong for her employer to force hospital workers...
Swiss vote on whether to hike taxes to fight climate change
GENEVA — Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum on a proposed “carbon dioxide law” that would hike fees and taxes on fuels...
Apple reaffirms privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations
SAN RAMON, Calif. — Seeking to protect its image as a guardian of personal privacy, Apple maintains it was blindsided and handcuffed by a...
To curb drug prices, Democrats still seeking a balance
WASHINGTON — Democrats are committed to passing legislation this year to curb prescription drug prices, but they're still disagreeing on how to cut costs...
Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports
DALLAS — The airline industry’s recovery from the pandemic passed a milestone as more than 2 million people streamed through U.S. airport security checkpoints...