Illinois Sets National Precedent in Banning Immigration Detention
Advocates hope other states will be inspired to defend their immigration populations from predatory detention contracts.
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Advocates hope other states will be inspired to defend their immigration populations from predatory detention contracts.
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
Largest U.S. vertical farm company secures $300M in additional funding May 25 , 2021 Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the United States, has secured US$300 million in additional funding in a round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC. There was also "significant" follow-on investment from existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, Temasek, Groupe Artémis (Pinault-owned), as well as new participation from Amplo and Gaingels, a fund representing the LGBTQ community and allies. Additional individual investors in the roun...
Bowery Farming raises $300m, plans to introduce tomatoes, root vegetables, and strawberries to market Bowery Farming has secured $300m in a Series C equity round, bringing its total funding to $472m, the largest private fundraise for an indoor farming company to date. The round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC with significant follow-on investment from existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), General Catalyst, GGV Capital, Temasek, Groupe Artémis (Pinault-owned), as well as new participation from Amplo and Gaingels, a fund representin...
Salvation Army Family Store helps give back to community All proceeds at the family store will go back to the Salvation Army and its efforts to impact the city of Mankato Salvation Army Family Store helps give back to community By Marissa Voss | May 13, 2021 at 5:46 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 6:52 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) â The Mankato Salvation Armyâs Family Store plays a big role in its ability to help out in the community. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center is located at 201 Star Street. All proceeds at the family store will go back to the Salvation Army and t...