Woonsocket, RI….Health (NYSE: CVS) announced several steps to support its strategy of making health care more affordable, accessible and convenient for consumers. Prem Shah has been named to the newly created role of Chief Pharmacy Officer and will oversee the omnichannel pharmacy strategy, effective immediately. On January 1, 2022, Shah and Michelle Peluso will become Co-Presidents of CVS Health’s […]
Washington, DC…CBO estimates that enacting this legislation would result in a net increase in the deficit totaling $367 billion over the 2022-2031 period, not counting any additional revenue that may be generated by additional funding for tax enforcement. CBO This estimate is based on language in two documents, which are available from the House Committee […]
Los Angeles, CA…At the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach today, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the ongoing work to address the global supply chain crisis, including policies to help ease congestion and alleviate backlogs. The Governor was joined by Port Envoy to the Biden-Harris Administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force John D. Porcari, ILWU […]
Washington, DC…From OSHA Today…”On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard, published on November 5, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 61402) (“ETS”). The court ordered that OSHA “take no steps to implement or enforce” the ETS “until further […]
Carson City, CA…Businesses will not face an unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate hike in 2022, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced. The announcement comes after considerable analysis, conversation and discussion between the Governor’s Office, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and the Nevada business community. “I’ve done everything I can to support Nevada’s businesses, […]
Las Vegas, NV…To further the ongoing pandemic recovery effort across the Silver State, Governor Sisolak is joining with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to host a Las Vegas “JobFest” packed with resources and support services from skills training to childcare. The JobFest will take […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has signed on to a global agreement bringing together nations, states and regions, vehicle manufacturers, businesses, investors and other partners dedicated to rapidly accelerating the transition to zero emission vehicles. Launched by the UK COP presidency, the COP26 Declaration on Zero-Emission Cars and Vans aims to achieve 100% […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…At its meeting on November 8th, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board adopted new forestry guidelines that will help increase the pace and scale of the Conservancy’s work to reduce wildfire risk to Tahoe communities and improve forest resilience. The Board also authorized a program budget of up to $50 million for the […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The City of South Lake Tahoe’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day. All operations will resume normal business hours on Friday, Nov. 12. The following municipal offices will be closed: The City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources, and the Finance Front Counter, […]
Washington, DC…The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.2 percent before seasonal adjustment. The monthly all items seasonally adjusted […]
