• KTSA

    Arizona Democrats vote to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban, with help of 3 Republicans

    The repeal bill, pushed by Democrats, next heads to the state Senate where it could be taken

  • New Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is REINSTATED by the NFL after serving year-long ban for gambling on NFL games and being cut by the Colts

    The NFL is reinstating Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers after he was suspended for the 2023 season when it was revealed he gambled on league games in 2022.

  • FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job.

  • FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday approved a regulation that would ban noncompete agreements nationwide on the grounds that they unfairly limit workers' mobility and lead to lower pay. The FTC, which currently has a Democratic majority under President Joe Biden, voted 3-2 to approve the final noncompete rule. The agency first proposed the ban on noncompete agreements in January 2023, arguing they unfairly limit competition.  Noncompete agreements generally prohibit an employee from...

    • KGUN

    FTC votes to ban 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

    The Federal Trade Commission voted to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies for a prescribed period of time.

  • FTC votes to ban non-compete agreements

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they

  • JCBank recaps 2023 at annual meeting report

    SEYMOUR — Marvin S. Veatch, president of Bancorp. of Southern Indiana (BSI) and president/CEO of JCBank, announced 2023 consolidated net earnings of $6,810,000 which resulted in Return on Average Equity and Return on Average Asset measures of 10.26% and 0.77%, respectively. The current year’s earnings resulted in $5.04 per share. The results were announced at the company annual meeting. Continue reading at The Republic News.

  • How did Barnsley and Rotherham MPs vote on smoking ban?

    The measures were voted through with 383 to 67 in favour, despite opposition from several Tory MPs – including Alexander Stafford, who represents Rother Valley. The legislation, which would ban smoking for future generations by raising the legal age every year, was passed through the House of Commons, 383 to 67 in favour. The House of Lords will now vote on the plans before they become law. Conservative MPs were not ordered to vote with the government, but full support by Labour’s front bench...

  • Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

    April 24 (UPI) — Arizona’s Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday to overturn the state’s 1864 ban on nearly all abortions. The vote paves the way for a repeal that would revert Arizona abortion law to a 15-week ban. The measure, which now heads to the state Senate for a vote next week, passed Arizona’s House on Wednesday by a […] The post Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

    • CNN

    The House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what?

    House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, renewing a massive threat to the company’s US operations. The move could fast-track a proposal TikTok has been fighting against for weeks. If the House’s gambit succeeds, TikTok could be forced to find a new owner or be banned from the United States entirely. Here’s what we know, and how it could affect you. Didn’t the House just vote on something like this recently? Yes. In March, House lawmakers...

    • CNET

    US House Could Vote on TikTok Ban This Weekend: What to Know

    The House of Representatives may soon vote on legislation that would effectively ban TikTok. Here's what's next.

  • Iran Bans Streaming of Egypt-Produced Controversial Series "Hashashin"

    The Iranian government has announced a ban on the streaming of the Egypt-produced series “Hashashin,” which aired in many Arabic countries during Ramadan, according to BBC. Iranian authorities stated that the series is prohibited due to its portrayal of Islamic history, which allegedly distorts facts in favor of Arab narratives. “Hashashin” is based on the […]