Public Policy & Government News

BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HdL Companies, a leading provider of revenue enhancement and economic development services for local governments, has released its fourth quarter 2024 sales tax data, revealing a 1.2% decline in local one cent sales and use tax receipts compared to the same quarter last year, after adjusting for accounting anomalies. Andy Nickerson, CEO of HdL Companies, commented on the results: "The fourth quarter is typically the highest sales tax generating period of the year,...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stop the Red Tape: L.A. Housing Advocates Wrap City Hall in 1,480-foot Red Ribbon...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Designed for mission-critical first responders, military and law enforcement agencies that demand peak performance, SPECTR is ready to answer the call...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For any other employer, it would have been an unprecedented move: on the first day of conciliation, on the first day of bargaining, before any negotiations had even been taken place, they called for a No Board. But this is typical behaviour from Julia Dumanian and Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). “Since taking over as CEO in 2015, there’s a deep feeling among workers that she’s tried to weaken our ability to advocate for ourselves while reducing the services we provide...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today by the U.S. Plastics Pact urges a dual approach—ambitious voluntary action and bold public policy—to expand the use of postconsumer recycled content (PCR) in plastic packaging and overcome the systemic barriers currently limiting progress. Titled “Overcoming Barriers to Increasing the Use of PCR in the U.S.,” the report provides a holistic analysis of the supply, demand, and financial barriers that limit PCR use. Drawing from the insights...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is ready to kick off its spring Paper Clover fundraiser, a biannual event that has generated millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From April 18 through May 5, customers can purchase a paper clover at checkout in Tractor Supply stores nationwide or online at TractorSupply.com. Together, Tractor Supply and 4-H have raised more than $24 million for the...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today shared powerful new insights into drivers’ experience with its platform. In a new video, “What Drivers Love About Samsara,” drivers from around the world highlight Samsara's unmatched impact, sharing how it increases their safety, provides coaching and protection against false claims, makes administrative work simple, and is reliable and easy to use. Safety is critical...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) is bringing the Smart Home and Internet of Things (IoT) to the forefront at Fiber Connect 2025, taking place June 1-4, in Nashville, Tenn. This year’s event will feature new programming designed to demonstrate why fiber is the essential infrastructure for tomorrow’s bandwidth-hungry Smart Homes. At the heart of this initiative is the Smart Home Open House, a two-day showcase dedicated to demonstrating how fiber broadband enables...

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amid rising U.S. tariff concerns and tech sector volatility heading into April, Super Micro Computer, Inc. emerged as the most crowded shorted large-cap security in March, according to Hazeltree's latest Shortside Crowdedness Report. The report also highlighted a notable rotation out of tech, as the number of names among the top 10 most crowded shorted large-cap securities fell from eight in February to five in March. Hazeltree, a leader in active treasury an...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Nearly one in four (24%) U.S. residents are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as a home or a car, because of President Trump’s new tariff policies, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. An additional one in three (32%) are delaying plans to make a major purchase. That’s according to a Redfin-commissioned survey conducted by Ipsos between April 10-14, 2025. The nationally repre...