California lawmakers and unions have reached a tentative agreement to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 over a six-year period.  Labor unions’ proposal to raise California’s minimum wage by the year 2021 have been... read more

The federal government is gearing up to regulate high-interest payday loans while some states claim that they have the matter under control. Payday Lending_ Some States Think They Have Answer This is a great example... read more

Bumble Bee Tuna recalled three types of Chunk Light for potential health issues.  The company said the process deviations could result in contamination by spoilage of organism or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness... read more...

A state rule to label GMO foods will raise the costs nationwide.  The Vermont law, which becomes effective July 1, would require labels on all genetically modified foods produced or sold within the state.  The... read more...

Nestle USA recalled frozen meals over concerns that they may have contained small pieces of glass.  The recall included three million boxes of Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine frozen meals and DiGiorno pizzas. Nestle recalls some DiGiorno,... read more

Whole Foods has recalled cheese over listeria concerns.  The Austin-based organic grocery store said that the recall was issued after testing in Iowa revealed the presence of listeria in two lots of product from Maytag... read more...