Oregon restaurants and bars slam latest indoor dining shutdown: 'We're pretty pissed'
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is moving 15 of Oregon's biggest counties into the “extreme risk” category due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, forcing another shutdown of indoor dining for restaurants that have been battered by pandemic restrictions over the last 13 months.
Ex-New York power market CEO named interim ERCOT CEO
He takes over a grid manager whose management has been assailed over its handling of a February cold wave that caused the grid to collapse.
CA officials, Big Tech and Biden firm coordinated 'misinformation' censorship before election: Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch, a government transparency watchdog group, announced Tuesday that it has obtained documents allegedly showing California officials colluding with social media giants to censor speech surrounding the 2020 elections – including some of its own posts.
California restaurant owner pleads for Gov. Newsom recall: What he’s done is ‘traumatizing’
Pineapple Hill Saloon Bar and Grill owner Angela Marsden stresses the importance of recalling California Gov. Newsom after his destructive handling of the coronavirus pandemic and small business.
Exodus from California, high-tax states driving unprecedented real estate boom
Real estate executive Rogers Healy discusses the reasons for historically unprecedented real estate trends.
Wyoming roofing company offering free AR-15 with every installation, owner fires back at backlash
Customers who choose not to receive an AR-15 can make an $800 donation in either their or the company's name, which will be given to the Serenity House of Park County, a resource center for pregnant women.
Disneyland to reopen this week, but with no parades, fireworks or hugs
Will Disneyland still feel like Disneyland?
Caitlyn Jenner launches online merchandise store amid California governor bid
Jenner’s “Caitlyn for California” website features a collection of wine goblets, mugs, beverage coolers, hats, shirts, rally signs, yard signs and bumper stickers – each ranging from $15.00 to $36.00.
Portland approves $250,000 for small businesses damaged by rioters
The Portland, Ore., City Council on Wednesday approved $250,000 in grants to help small businesses that have been vandalized during anti-police protests and riots in the last year, according to a report.
Virginia latest state to legalize marijuana after Gov. Northam signs new law
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a new law legalizing marijuana in the state Wednesday.
Major League Soccer's Austin FC aims to score economic boost for city
Austin’s first-ever professional sports team kicked off its debut to major league soccer last weekend. Although Austin FC may have fell in a loss to Los Angeles FC, things are looking up for the new football club and the local community. In a city still trying to recover from the tough economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, this football club brings a new hope for many businesses in the community.
Andrew Cuomo is top-paid governor in history despite scandals
Despite the scandals swirling around him, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the country's highest-paid governor.
Body camera purchases may rise as Ohio commits to equipping officers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine committed to equipping more officers with body cameras one day after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges brought against him in the death of George Floyd.
New tech utopia in Provo, Utah booming
Provo, Utah has been ranked the best performing city in the United States and has become the country’s latest tech hub during the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia café owner: Increased competition for employees causing staffing shortage
Angela Yeo, who owns Le Café Gourmet in Savannah, says, 'It is a hard time for a small business like us.'
Cuomo’s office fires back at claims he misused public resources to produce book amid potential investigation
Representatives for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday hit back against reports claiming that public resources may have been improperly used to publish and promote his book about leadership during the pandemic, after the state comptroller referred the allegations to the New York Attorney General.
Union alleges Amazon created 'atmosphere of confusion, coercion' ahead of warehouse vote
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union has filed an objection against Amazon's conduct during the union election, charging that the tech giant interfered.
NY bar and restaurant hours extended to midnight
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants would be extended an hour effective April 19.
Deadly Texas crash involving Tesla worth $80,000 sparks 4-hour fire
Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said that a fully-electric 2019 Tesla Model S was traveling along a curve at a high rate of speed before crashing into a tree at around 11:25 p.m. Saturday night in the Carlton Woods subdivision near The Woodlands.
Oregon officials weigh mandating COVID-19 rules in all businesses indefinitely
With many states lifting COVID-related restrictions amid a more widely available vaccine, Oregon is poised to go in completely the opposite direction as health officials consider mandating masks and social distancing in all businesses indefinitely.



















