A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has accelerated the review of a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's new $100, 000 fee for H-1B visas. This fee, introduced last September, is a significant increase from the usual $2, 000 to $5, 000 charged for these visas. The U. S. Chamber of Co
Michigan's cannabis industry is in for a rough ride as a new tax policy kicks in. Starting January 1st, a 24% wholesale tax joins the existing 10% retail tax and 6% sales tax. This means cannabis products are now hit with a total tax of 40%. This is a big deal for businesses like Green Acres Cannabi
The Ashes series has been a big deal, as usual. Everyone was excited about the 2025-26 series, especially since England thought they had a real shot at beating Australia on their home turf. But Australia has been in total control, thanks to some amazing bowling performances. The first three matches
In the heart of Hillcrest, a city project is causing a stir. Businesses along 5th Avenue are feeling the pinch as construction work disrupts their usual holiday buzz. The issue? A storm drain project that's blocking access and turning away customers. The project kicked off early this month, with fe
In today's digital age, a simple phone number can make or break a business. This was the case for Lakeside Barbershop, a long-standing establishment that recently faced a significant setback due to a disconnected phone line. The issue began when the new owner, Kevin Rizer, took over the business in
A big chunk of Highway 2, stretching about 49 miles between Skykomish and Leavenworth, is shut down. This isn't a quick fix. It's going to take months, maybe even longer. The damage is serious. Some parts of the road are completely gone. There's a bridge buried under tons of debris. And near Tumwate
The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore
Every business faces risks, but not all risks are equal. Some problems can hurt a company's money, while others might damage its reputation or slow things down. Smart businesses focus on the biggest threats first, not just any problem that comes along. Special software helps companies figure out wh
