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Why some fast food companies have banned ‘forever chemical’ PFAS from packaging

Friday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In an announcement last week, Consumer Reports revealed results after it tested 118 food packaging materials from U.S. restaurants and grocery stores, and found evidence of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in more than half of those products. The... Read More.

Biden blasts US oil companies in announcing plan to combat gas prices

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Attempting to combat what's he's labeled "Putin's price hike," President Joe Biden announced a plan on Thursday to release roughly 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve over the next six months to reduce energy and... Read More.

More than 30 companies to produce generic version of Pfizer’s COVID pill

Friday, March 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United Nations-backed Medicines Patent Pool announced Thursday it has signed an agreement with 35 companies around the globe to produce generic versions of Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral pill.The agreement will allow the treatment to be supplied to 95 low- and middle-income... Read More.

Several local companies hiring according to Jefferson County Economic Development Alliance

Monday, January 31 by Staff

Last week, People Shores conducted a job fair in Pine Bluff but according to Allison Thompson, President and CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, they are not the only company that is hiring.Thompson appeared on the... Read More.

Model legislation targets banks that divest from fossil fuel companies

Friday, December 31 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, otherwise known as ALEC, is pushing a new piece of anti-fossil fuel divestment legislation after a version of the bill was passed in Texas.Texas this year paved the way for the GOP on several fronts,... Read More.

House GOP Leader McCarthy threatens companies that cooperate with Jan. 6 probe

Thursday, September 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday warned dozens of communications companies against cooperating with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, saying that Republicans "will not forget" it if they retake the House.His broadside was immediately criticized by... Read More.

Biden’s federal workforce vaccine mandate could inspire companies to follow suit

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal workers could set the groundwork for more private sector organizations to follow along. But it also is likely to trigger an avalanche of lawsuits from those who say required vaccinations infringe on the civil liberties... Read More.

DHS mandates pipeline companies report breaches within 12 hours

Thursday, May 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security is mandating that pipeline companies report cyber breaches to federal authorities within 12 hours, according to government officials.The directive comes in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, which resulted in supply chain delays and panic... Read More.

Permit fee for hauling companies on county roads approved by Jefferson County Quorum Court

Monday, May 10 by Greg

By Ray KingWith no dissent, the Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an ordinance establishing a permit fee for hauling companies that use county roads.The permit will cost $50 per site and must be obtained from the County Road Department at least 10... Read More.

Advocacy groups target Georgia companies in campaign against restrictive voting bills

Thursday, March 18 by ABC News

By QUINN SCANLAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A coalition of voter advocacy and civil liberties organizations have doubled down on opposing proposed legislation that would impose new voting restrictions in Georgia, calling on major corporations based in the state to oppose the... Read More.

The Eagles, Cheap Trick, Sammy Hagar among artists whose touring companies received PPP loans

Thursday, July 9 by ABC News

The Eagles', Cheap Trick's and Sammy Hagar's touring companies are among the entities that received loans through the U.S. government's Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, to support businesses in continuing to pay and employ their workers amid the ... Read More.

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