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Business News – 09-07-2021

K Buenavista — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:41:28 +0000

With their launch of a series of programs to help stimulate and diversify the economy, the United Arab Emirates seeks to attract about $150 billion in new foreign investment in the next 10 years
The country says that they plan to invest heavily into advanced industry sectors and technology education

President Joe Biden has added New York to the list of major disaster areas that can receive federal funding
The announcement comes after Hurricane Ida devastated areas of Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York

K Buenavista — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:36:41 +0000

On August 10, senior Democratic Senators introduced legislation to improve infection control, improve nurse staffing, and support inspections
The measures mentioned include: a raise in salaries and benefits for nursing staff, mandates for nursing homes to have an infection prevention and control specialist, and a registered nurse available 24 hours a day

Louisiana’s Top Higher Education Board has enacted new rules governing how college campuses are required to respond and report sexual misconduct and harassment complaints
Mandatory training is set on Aug. 17 for higher education board members, college system presidents, and their lawyers
Aug. 18 will be for chancellors, Title IX coordinators, police officers, athletic department staff, and other employees involved in responding to misconduct claims

K Buenavista — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:03:20 +0000

Republican lawmakers in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee are opposed by police officers who are against the push to loosen gun laws
The latest push for gun laws to drop requirements for people to receive background checks and training before carrying handguns in public
With increasing gun violence across the U.S., many law enforcement agencies have difficulty managing spikes and believe stricter gun requirements will help solve the issue

On August 9 Senate Democrats have unveiled their budget resolution that plans $3.5 trillion in spending boosts and tax breaks that they believe will strengthen environmental and social programs
Included in this funding would be more funds for health care, education, and family services which will be paid for by tax increases on corporations and the rich