Winnebago industries

In a CNBC interview last March, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross held up a Coke, a Budweiser and a can of Campbell’s soup in a bid to make the point that tariffs are “nothing” and that consumers wouldn’t notice. He predicted the price of a can of soup would increase about “six-tenths of a cent,” adding: “Who in the world is going to be too bothered by six-tenths of a cent?” … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola Raises Prices On Trump’s Favorite Drink Over Tariffs

“These claims arise out of the wrongful acts of the defendants ... to manufacture, sell, distribute, divert or allow diversion, and otherwise flood the United States, including Indian Country, with dangerous, addictive drugs falsely represented as safe,” the suit says. … [Read more...] about Three Nebraska tribes join Ponca in opioid lawsuit

Lance Morgan has called gaming dollars “Indian country’s one big chance to set us up for decades of growth and prosperity.” Tribes that built a workforce, business expertise, and financing relationships though gaming can extend those competencies to new businesses. While there is no formula for lasting diversification, the Winnebago and Tulalip, along with many other successful entrepreneurial tribes, have shown that strong leadership, an emphasis on the long-term wellbeing of the tribe, and allowing new businesses time and resources to grow are crucial elements of success. … [Read more...] about Economic Diversity in Indian Country: Two Success Stories

“What tends to happen in this part of the world is that our labor market tends to be transient: When there’s no work, they go home,” he says. “The law firms here grow when times are good and they don’t grow when times are a little more lean. Things were pretty good; then came 2008, and they’re better now.” … [Read more...] about 10 Surprising Legal Markets

Stationary sources located in counties classified as nonattainment face increased regulatory burdens when seeking to construct new or expanded capacity. These regulatory burdens can include increased stringency of emission controls for VOCs and NOX emissions, a requirement to offset increases in VOC and NOX emissions and increased regulatory analyses as part of the permitting process. Existing stationary sources in these counties can be required to install new NOx and VOC emission controls. … [Read more...] about EPA Lowers the Ozone Ambient Air Standard