Bipartisan efforts mount to expand EV infrastructure in rural America
Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Tom Rice have introduced legislation that would expand the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program by including funding for EV charging infrastructure.
Bipartisan efforts mount to expand EV infrastructure in rural America
Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Tom Rice have introduced legislation that would expand the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program by including funding for EV charging infrastructure.
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Satya Rhodes-Conway to U.S. mayors: Telework is challenging our downtowns
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway stressed the negative effect of telework on Madison businesses Wednesday at the 90th U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Satya Rhodes-Conway to U.S. mayors: Telework is challenging our downtowns
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway stressed the negative effect of telework on Madison businesses Wednesday at the 90th U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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Crypto CEOs Highlight Potential of Digital Currency, as Regulation Talks Continue
Chief executives of six cryptocurrency companies testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services today as legislators continue talks on increased regulation within financial the industry.
Crypto CEOs Highlight Potential of Digital Currency, as Regulation Talks Continue
Chief executives of six cryptocurrency companies testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services today as legislators continue talks on increased regulation within financial the industry.
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Sweetgreen Shares Nearly Double in Market Debut
A day after its public offering, Sweetgreen shares surged to more than $52 a share before closing slightly lower.
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Electric Vehicle Maker Rivian Valued Over $100B After Largest IPO Since 2014
Electric vehicle maker Rivian had the largest IPO since 2014, and surpassed both Ford and General Motors in its valuation on Wednesday.
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Cyberspace Law Reform Receives Bipartisan Support from Lawmakers
Lawmakers pushed for reforming cyberspace to require more data transparency from social media platforms.
read moreLawmakers Question Social Media Giants Amid Big Tech’s ‘Moment of Reckoning’
TikTok, Snapchat and Youtube representatives rejected claims that their algorithms have been misused to harm kids, amplify addiction and invade user privacy during a Senate Committee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security hearing on Oct. 26.
PayPal Reportedly in $45B Bid to Buy Pinterest, Amid Roll-Out of Expanded E-Commerce Features
PayPal’s reported offer to purchase digital photo sharing site Pinterest is worth $45 billion.
Small Business Owners Propose Solutions to Resolve Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Small business owners and government officials suggested a host of solutions to lawmakers Wednesday to address ongoing challenges posed by supply chain disruptions.
Economists Caution Congress Ahead of Manufacturing Intervention
Workers and consumers alike are experiencing supply chain issues, but economic experts and industry professionals warned Congress to tread carefully.
Illicit Activities Thriving in Absence of Cyber Law Reform, Expert Warns
The alarming increase in gun and organ trafficking and the illegal sales of counterfeit pharmaceuticals made through online platforms underscores the imperative to update and draft new cyberspace laws, according to an organized crime expert.
Facebook Whistleblower Says the Company ‘Intentionally Misled the Public’
Facebook whistleblower testified before a Senate panel on the harmful effects created by the social media giant.
FTC Officials Urge Senators to Pass Consumer Privacy Law
The Senate wants to pass a federal data privacy law, but Federal Trade Commission officials and business representatives underscored that the agency lacks the resources to enforce it.
Rail operators seek infrastructure changes and equal representation
Some New York passenger and freight rail associations are asking the administration President Joe Biden for infrastructure changes while also outlining plans to keep customers and workers safe following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appeals Court Rules Dakota Access Pipeline Can Continue Operating Without a Key Permit
A federal appeals court is allowing oil to continue to flow through the Dakota Access pipeline, upheld most of a lower court ruling that said oil can continue to flow through the pipeline, but confirmed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did violate the National Environmental Policy Act in 2017 when it approved the pipeline easement without an environmental impact statement.
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