Whitmer signs Michigan business tax credit, innovation fund

Whitmer signs Michigan business tax credit, innovation fund

About a year ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Michigan lawmakers to create a research and development tax credit for businesses and a new fund to support start-up companies in the state. On Monday, her wish came true. Whitmer signed into law House Bills 5100 and 5101 to create the R&D tax credit. She also … Read more

How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment

How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment

Since 1970, the EPA has regulated air pollution from passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks and buses, and many other sources. These standards have improved air quality despite increased economic activity and more miles traveled on average per person. Credit: EPA From the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night, … Read more

How Should Warehouses and Homes Mix in Irvine’s Business Complex?

How Should Warehouses and Homes Mix in Irvine’s Business Complex?

Irvine leaders are looking to add more reviews for where new warehouses in town go amidst concerns that too many warehouses and logistic buildings are going in next to homes.  It’s been a growing problem in the Irvine Business Complex, where city leaders are trying to expand housing development to keep up with state mandated … Read more

Clayton’s Deli closes after 2.5 years in business, citing rising costs

Clayton's Deli closes after 2.5 years in business, citing rising costs

Known as “Greenville’s Neighborhood Spot,” Clayton’s Deli and its in-house subsidiary The Pound Cake Man, have closed at 1628 E. North St. Initially announced on Jan. 8 through a social media post, Clayton’s Deli’s last day of operation was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, however, upon arriving at the location, the beloved breakfast, sandwich and … Read more

Gavin Newsom Halts Ronald Reagan’s Environmental Law

Gavin Newsom Halts Ronald Reagan's Environmental Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order temporarily suspending landmark environmental laws to allow victims of wildfires to rebuild their destroyed homes and businesses faster. Newsweek has contacted Newsom’s office for comment via email. Why It Matters Wildfires have devastated communities across the Los Angeles area, burning through an area larger than San … Read more

Farmers need help to adapt to climate crisis | Farming

Farmers need help to adapt to climate crisis | Farming

With the environment secretary having recently announced plans for a “new deal for farmers” (Report, 8 January), he must also pay close attention to the relationship between climate change and food security. Some 70% of land across the UK is farmed, and together with forestry and fishing, our industries employ 300,000 people. Any “new deal” must … Read more

Stocks could have ‘unfinished business’ to the downside after Friday’s slide

Stocks could have 'unfinished business' to the downside after Friday's slide

The sell-off that transpired Friday may not be done and could soon retest long-term support levels, according to BTIG. Stocks tumbled during the previous session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing nearly 700 points, or more than 1.6%, after a hot jobs report exacerbated investor fears the Federal Reserve will not cut as much … Read more

Newsom suspends CA environmental law to eliminate ‘roadblocks’ for wildfire victims rebuilding homes

Newsom suspends CA environmental law to eliminate 'roadblocks' for wildfire victims rebuilding homes

In response to concerns that environmental protection efforts might delay reconstruction in the coastal area, environmental laws that could have posed obstacles to rebuilding structures destroyed by the Southern California wildfires will be temporarily suspended. Houses along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway in California burned down in a monstrous fire that destroyed more than 10,000 … Read more