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12:33pm Jul 09, 2021

Economy Economy Politics & Government

Biden Moves To Restrict Noncompete Agreements, Saying They're Bad For Workers

by Andrea Hsu

In an executive order aimed at promoting competition, President Biden is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit noncompete agreements that affect tens of millions of workers.
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2:12pm Jul 06, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

The White House Is Working On A Plan To Push Back Against Powerful Companies

by Asma Khalid

The White House is working on an executive order that aims to increase competition across a range of industries, such as farming and transportation.
10:38am Mar 02, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Cooper Executive Order Aims To Help Bridge Employment Gap

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper has issued an executive order making it easier for unemployed North Carolinians to find work.
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12:10pm Nov 19, 2020

National National

Maryland Governor Orders Early Release Of Inmates To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus

by Brakkton Booker

Inmates must test negative for COVID-19 before their release. No one convicted of a sexual offense or crime of violence is eligible. The move is to protect both prisoners and prison employees.
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11:06am Nov 11, 2020

National National

Meat Manufacturer Sues New Mexico After Plant Ordered To Close Due To COVID-19 Cases

by Reese Oxner

Stampede Meat argues the closure violates President Trump's April 28 executive order, which aims to keep meat packing plants open during the pandemic.
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5:02am Oct 30, 2020

National National

Agencies, Contractors Suspend Diversity Training To Avoid Violating Trump Order

by Melissa Block

President Trump's recent executive order banning some diversity training has had a widespread effect as government agencies, contractors and universities scramble to figure out how to comply.

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3:02pm Oct 29, 2020

Housing Housing

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention

by Eddie Garcia

Governor Roy Cooper has issued a new executive order on evictions that is designed to give tenants additional protections.
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4:40pm Oct 09, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

by Leila Fadel

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

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9:58am Sep 10, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Cooper Backs Off Executive Order Protecting Agriculture Workers, Cites Reluctance From State Agencies

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper’s office is backing off an executive order that promised labor protections for agricultural workers during the pandemic. State labor and health officials argued they would be un
4:17pm Aug 31, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Local Gyms Inch Doors Open While Governor's Reopening Restrictions Remain

by David Ford

Two gym chains are set to reopen their doors in North Carolina. The move comes while Governor Roy Cooper’s order that indoor gyms remain closed is still in effect.
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11:17pm Aug 14, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Trump: TikTok Must Be Sold In 90 Days, Cites 'Credible Evidence' Of Security Threat

by Bobby Allyn

The move follows a previous executive order from the president that would make "transactions" between U.S. citizens and the Chinese-owned app illegal.
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5:09pm Aug 08, 2020

National National

TikTok To Sue Trump Administration Over Ban, As Soon As Tuesday

by Bobby Allyn

Lawyers for the video-sharing app are likely to say the executive order was unconstitutional, arguing the company was not informed, as is standard, and the national-security concerns are baseless.