2024

TL/DR - The Japan External Trade Organization and the Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles are partnering with 10 Phoenix restaurants for the Taste of Japan: Specialty Seafood & Sake Series. This event, which runs from February 16 to March 1, will feature dishes highlighting Japanese seafood, specifically the Hokkaido scallop. The…

TL/DR - The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border. Four Republicans joined Democrats to vote 216-214 against the measure. Critics of President Joe Biden's administration blame Mayorkas for a surge in illegal…

TL/DR - Democrats in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee are defending the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds against potential redirection away from their original uses, such as the Thrifty Food Plan or conservation initiatives. There is also contention around the handling of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) budget in the…

Top 5 States for Business Owners in 2024: Nevada, Texas, California, Pennsylvania and Wyoming Top States for Business Owners in 2024 According to new data, the best states for businesses to thrive in 2024 are Wyoming, Nevada, Texas, California, and…