Business

More states requiring paid medical, sick leave

March 29, 2025 Tom Murphy Article, Business

Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Most importantly, Jones didn’t have to […]

Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1B in Roundup lawsuit

March 29, 2025 Wyatte Grantham-Philips Article, Business

NEW YORK — A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys […]

Johnson & Johnson plans $55B in U.S. investments over next 4 years

March 28, 2025 Michelle Chapman Article, Business

Johnson & Johnson says it will invest more than $55 billion in the United States over the next four years, including four new manufacturing plants. Several companies have highlighted investments in the U.S. in recent […]

Regulator mulls State Farm’s 22% hike request for LA homeowner

March 24, 2025 Trân Nguyễn Article, Business

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s top insurance regulator last Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant […]

Critics warn staff cuts in agencies overseeing US dams could risk public safety

March 23, 2025 Martha Bellisle Article, Business

COULEE DAM, Wash. — Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with water and protect communities from floods, employees and industry experts […]