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  • Blog Post: Business - February 1 2016

    Business in WV The WEST VIRGINIA Senate approves SB 1, so-called “right-to-work” legislation that would allow employees in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues while still requiring a union to represent all workers. The measure moves to the House (CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL...
  • Blog Post: Business - March 7 2016

    Business In VA The VIRGINIA General Assembly endorses SB 646, which would make the Old Dominion the first state to legislatively adopt regulations on the fast growing daily fantasy sports industry. Under the measure, fantasy operators would have to make clear in advance any prizes associated with...
  • Blog Post: Business - March 14 2016

    Business In CA The CALIFORNIA Senate gives final approval to SB 7b, which would raise the legal smoking age in the Golden State to 21. It moves to Gov. Jerry Brown (D) for consideration (SACRAMENTO BEE). Also in CALIFORNIA , the Senate endorses SB 5b, which would require that electronic cigarette...
  • Blog Post: Business - October 24 2016

    Business In West Virginia A federal court rules that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not adequately considered potential job losses when establishing regulations governing the coal and other industries. Judge John Preston Bailey of the District Court for the Northern District of WEST...
  • Blog Post: Business - June 12 2017

    Nevada Signs SB 240 NEVADA Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) signs SB 240 , which adds e-sports events – such as competitive video gaming - to the list for which betting is allowed (U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT). Nevada Signs AB 113 Staying in NEVADA , Gov. Sandoval signs AB 113 , which bars businesses...