Page 28 - Count Data Book News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

August is National Black Business Month, and this year, for Black-owned companies in Pennsylvania that have managed to survive through the pandemic, it's reason to celebrate - or even start another business venture. COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities, and on the 12% of businesses in the state with Black owners. In Philadelphia, many turned to The Enterprise Center, which became a hub for loan activity. ...

By Linda Burstyn for Ms. Magaine Broadcast version by Roz Brown for New Mexico News Connection/Public News Service Bad Business: Anti-abortion lawmakers harm companies operating in their states-so why are these radical politicians still receiving corporate funding? When Georgia and Texas passed their draconian anti-abortion laws in 2019, Susan Lerner had a tough decision to make. As CEO and cofounder of the popular women's clothing line Michael Stars, she knew she might alienate a portion of her customers if she made a public statement against the laws. ...

Opening up Pennsylvania's primary elections to voters who aren't registered either as Democrats or Republicans is the topic of a State House of Representatives hearing tomorrow. The House State Government Committee convenes Tuesday to hear testimony on House Bill 1369. Sponsored by state Rep. ...

Some measurements of children's well-being show warning signs in Iowa in the area of education. The numbers contrast with Iowa's overall ranking in a new annual report. The Annie E Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data Book places Iowa ninth in the nation in overall positive outcomes for children. ...

Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for children's well-being, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Experts gave the Bay State high marks for combating poverty and boosting educational achievement. ...