Several US states divest approximately $11.7 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the company's commitment to ESG principles, which may present obstacles to state pension funds and expose investors to risks.
Welfare payouts for a family of four exceed the national median household income in 24 states, and top $100,000 annually in Washington, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, a new study finds.
The Senate has approved a military spending bill that includes a provision to end the military's Covid-19 vaccine policy, despite opposition from President Joe Biden, and has sent it to his desk for approval.
Prior to the passage of the Respect Marriage Act, U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, proposed an amendment that would prohibit the federal government from retaliating against schools, businesses and organizations because of their religious beliefs about gay marriage.
Coloradans overwhelmingly voted “yes” on Proposition FF, which expands its universal free school meals program by limiting deductions on earners making over $300,000.
The twisted minds of many U.S. lawmakers enjoy concocting ironic nomenclature for legislation that will have the opposite impact of what it would imply.