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Uber Transit has announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing a policy update that would prevent transit agencies from contracting with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber under the Taxicab Exception.

Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Investment Group, said that "going woke means going broke" in response to California's insurance market challenges under progressive policies compared to Florida's free-market approach.

Uber Technologies Inc. has announced that rising state-mandated insurance costs are affecting ride affordability, with 32% of each rider’s fare in December 2024 being allocated to these expenses.

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has completed the first phase of a significant investment project in cardiovascular care, totaling nearly $15 million.

Today, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Earth Breeze, a company known for its environmentally friendly laundry detergent sheets, will establish a facility in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

Cornbread Hemp, a company specializing in full-spectrum organic hemp products, plans to expand its Louisville operations with a $1 million investment.

Governor Andy Beshear announced the approval of nearly $2.8 million in funding for a regional project between Knox and Whitley counties, aimed at fostering investment and job growth.

Marquette Transportation Co. has announced plans to expand its operations in Paducah, Kentucky, with an investment exceeding $5 million.

Shedd Aquarium and Abbott have announced a significant corporate donation, with Abbott and its philanthropic foundation, Abbott Fund, pledging $10 million.

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2265 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock.

Hamilton County, Ohio has implemented a new online system for permit applications.

As spring nears, refineries are shifting to summer blend fuel, which typically leads to increased prices during this period.

New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates a significant rise in pedestrian fatalities in the United States, which have increased by over 80% since 2009.

Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, said that tort reform is crucial for maintaining the state's pro-business environment and reducing hidden costs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EMBLAVEO, a combination of aztreonam and avibactam, for treating adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI).

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has announced its public meeting schedule for February 2025.

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that seven Kentucky companies will receive nearly $750,000 in state matching grants.

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced the release of its third quarter and year-to-date fiscal 2025 financial results.

Sam Blatt, Economic Manager for Florida and the Carolinas at Amazon, said that the company continues to "raise the bar" on a fair minimum wage for its workers.

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth in the global spirits market.