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FL: Disney World to Add 2 New Solar Facilities to Power Its Parks

Disney will boost its clean energy capacity with new solar facilities to help power its parks in Central Florida.

MN: Internet Access and Speed Are Key to Economic Growth

MN: Internet Access and Speed Are Key to Economic Growth

Economic development officials, industry officials and community advocates met recently to discuss broadband access and economic growth, business vita...

NRF: March Retail Sales See Strong Rebound, Up Nearly 18 Percent

NRF: March Retail Sales See Strong Rebound, Up Nearly 18 Percent

Retail sales rebounded in March as government checks hit consumers’ bank accounts and more Covid-19 vaccinations made it easier for shoppers to get ou...

IN: Indiana Adds $60 Million in Direct Support for Small Businesses

IN: Indiana Adds $60 Million in Direct Support for Small Businesses

Indiana General Assembly approves funding to extend relief for Hoosier entrepreneurs & small businesses.

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VA: Prince William Co. Issues New Structure Policy for Data Centers

Prince William County, Va., recently issued Building Development Policy and Procedures for New Structures – Data Center Buildings.

Mastercard Study: Retail Sales Grew 26% in March 2021

Mastercard Study: Retail Sales Grew 26% in March 2021

U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive and gasoline) increased 26.3% in March compared to the the same period a year ago.

AL: Amazon Workers Vote Not to Unionize at Bessemer Warehouse

AL: Amazon Workers Vote Not to Unionize at Bessemer Warehouse

Workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Ala., warehouse have voted not to unionize, a major victory for the e-commerce giant, The Hill reports.

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New Report Predicts China to be Chief U.S. Competitor in Space by 2040

In a report released last week, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence projects that by 2040 China will be the most significant rival to ...

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Announces Efforts to Advance Offshore Wind Power

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced two new initiatives that will advance clean energy goals by harnessing offshore wind power.

U.S. Economy Adds 916,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Rate Down to 6%

U.S. Economy Adds 916,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Rate Down to 6%

The U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs in March, the highest level in months, as rising vaccination rates and declining caseloads helped accelerate recov...