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Restaurant, 'hard-hit' business aid shelved in Senate, for now - Roll Call

The House plans to vote this week on a $55 billion aid package for restaurants and other hard-hit businesses, but Senate action will wait.

Roll Call · Apr 5, 2022

Workers used Amazon's tactics against it

Union organizers say Jeff Bezos' company's tactics backfired at Staten Island warehouse

Salon · Apr 5, 2022

Court ruling tossing New York’s Democratic-drawn redistricting maps on hold pending appeal

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Democrats were granted a stay Monday that put a hold on an upstate judge’s decision to strike down recently drawn congressional and legislative maps.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

In first for Amazon, NYC workers vote to unionize

The victory was an uphill battle for the independent group, made up of former and current workers who lacked official backing from an established union and were out-gunned by the deep-pocketed retail giant.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022

Upstate judge tosses New York redistricting maps, orders Albany to redraw

ALBANY, N.Y. — An upstate Republican judge struck down New York’s recently drawn state and congressional maps, deeming them unconstitutional and handing Republicans a significant win.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will vote against Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said he will not vote for Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, denying President Joe Biden of another Republican vote for his historic nominee who will likely be confirmed as the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s…

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

RIV Capital To Acquire New York-Based Etain Via $247M Deal, Names New CEO

RIV Capital, Inc. (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) will acquire ownership and control of Etain LLC and Etain IP LLC, owners and operators of legally licensed cannabis cultivation and retail dispensaries in New York state for $247 million in cash and stock.

Benzinga · Mar 30, 2022

Democrats grapple with response to conflict allegations against Clarence Thomas

Some progressives want him impeached, yet House leaders are seeking more investigation.

Axios · Mar 29, 2022

LA Mayor Garcetti's confirmation vote as ambassador to India delayed

WASHINGTON — A key Senate Republican said it will be at least another month before he finishes an investigation into whether Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was aware at the time of a top aide’s alleged sexual harassment of others in the mayor’s office, likely further delaying any Senate action…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2022

A look at what’s on and off the table for state budget as Gov. Hochul, New York Legislature near deal

ALBANY, N.Y. — While New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bail bombshell dominated budget talks in recent weeks, there are plenty of other big-ticket items and spending plans for review ahead of the April 1 fiscal deadline.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2022