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Gas prices rise as refineries switch to summer blend fuel

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 13, 2025

As spring nears, refineries are shifting to summer blend fuel, which typically leads to increased prices during this period.
Research highlights rising nighttime pedestrian fatalities on urban roads

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 11, 2025

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.
Lt. Gov. Jones on Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan: We must tackle 'the hidden costs we all pay'

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 10, 2025

Burt Jones, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, said that tort reform is crucial for maintaining the state's pro-business environment and reducing hidden costs.
FDA approves new antibiotic EMBLAVEO for resistant intra-abdominal infections

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 7, 2025

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).
Northern Kentucky Health Department announces February public meetings schedule

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 7, 2025

The Northern Kentucky Health Department has announced its public meeting schedule for February 2025.
Kentucky awards nearly $750K to support tech job growth

By K. R. Nelson | Feb 6, 2025

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that seven Kentucky companies will receive nearly $750,000 in state matching grants.
Amazon's Economic Manager for Carolinas: Amazon 'continues to raise the bar on what should be considered a minimum wage'

By K. R. Nelson | Jan 31, 2025

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 announces restructuring and workforce reduction amid strategic initiatives

By K. R. Nelson | Jan 14, 2025

Brown-Forman Corporation has announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth in the global spirits market.
Amazon announces finance manager role in Chicago

By K. R. Nelson | Dec 27, 2024

Amazon has announced a new position in Chicago, Illinois, for a finance manager to support the rapidly growing Amazon Web Services (AWS) compute business.
Amazon announces principal, employee relations position in Erlanger

By K. R. Nelson | Dec 27, 2024

Amazon has announced the opening of a principal employee relations position in Erlanger, Kentucky.
LA Access Services Director says on-demand rideshares like Uber are poised to transform public transit

By K. R. Nelson | Nov 11, 2024

Andre Colaiace, Executive Director of Los Angeles Access Services, recently highlighted the value of on-demand rideshare services like Uber to help transit agencies manage capacity issues and increase flexibility in Los Angeles. Colaiace noted that leveraging technology with instant scalability could redefine how transit agencies address shifting demand, particularly benefiting riders with disabilities who depend on accessible transportation options.
GET&go program hits 13,000+ Uber rides with rideshare partnership, expanding affordable transit in Bakersfield

By K. R. Nelson | Nov 11, 2024

Golden Empire Transit (GET) recently announced that its GET&go program, launched in partnership with rideshare companies like Uber in late July, has already provided over 13,000 subsidized rides to Bakersfield residents. This program offers an affordable way to travel within Metro Bakersfield, giving riders up to $7 off each trip.
November hurricane impacts gas prices amid production concerns

By K. R. Nelson | Nov 7, 2024

Faced with an unusual November hurricane in the Gulf, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline has decreased by only three cents since last week, settling at $3.10.
Amazon VP: 'Our front-line team will be getting at least an additional $1.50 per hour starting this month'

By K. R. Nelson | Nov 1, 2024

Amazon is investing $2.2 billion to boost hourly wages and benefits for U.S. employees, raising the average base wage to over $22 per hour. Udit Madan, Amazon's vice president of worldwide operations, noted that Amazon conducts annual reviews of wages and benefits to keep them competitive within the industry.
Amazon VP: Average full-time employees wll receive 'a raise of more than $3,000 a year'

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 31, 2024

Amazon has announced a $2.2 billion investment to increase wages and expand benefits for its hourly employees across the U.S., including those in the Northern Kentucky area.
Trump election victory could increase Bitcoin value, says new analysis

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 31, 2024

An analysis by Polymarket charting Bitcoin’s ($BTC) price against former President Donald Trump’s election odds announced a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value in the event of a Trump victory.
Nominations open for excellence in education awards

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 31, 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for The Cincinnatus Association’s 2025 Excellence in Education Awards.
Covington hosts Halloween events including Dia de los Muertos celebration

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 31, 2024

COVINGTON, Ky. – As Halloween festivities unfold, Covington offers a range of activities for both children and adults.
Covington seeks volunteers for Peaselburg tree-planting event

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 30, 2024

Volunteers are being called upon to participate in a tree-planting event scheduled for Saturday morning in Peaselburg, Covington, Kentucky.
Amazon VP: Company to invest 'more than $2.2 billion across our network for hourly front-line employees'

By K. R. Nelson | Oct 29, 2024

Amazon has announced a $2.2 billion investment to increase wages and expand benefits for hourly employees across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation network, significantly impacting the thousands of workers in the Chicago area.

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