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Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. Noncompetes could soon be banned

The Federal Trade Commission took an a bold move on Thursday aimed at shifting the balance of power from companies to workers.

Commerce launches $100 million Capital Readiness Program for underserved entrepreneurs

The program will provide funding to incubators, accelerators and other eligible organizations to assist and train minority and other underserved entrepreneurs seeking resources, tools, and technical assistance to start or scale their businesses in high-growth industries such as healthcare, climate resilient technology, asset management, infrastructure, and more.

What Is a 15-Minute City?

The buzzword recently popularized by urbanists describes an urban form that dominated cities prior to the rise of autocentric planning.

Washington, Colorado, and Oregon: The Next Domestic Outmigration Wave?

What do these states have in common that could be deterring inbound migration?

2022 was the worst for many US hospitals. The aftershocks will last for years.

Constant health crises have made it impossible for some hospitals to plan for the future. Patients will pay the price.

Improving the FCC Maps

Please share the below information with your networks and colleagues regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) first version of the National Broadband Map and open challenge process.  Look for an email invite from me in mid-January for a virtual event on NTIA’s new broadband programs and how you can get involved. 

Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity’s Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties

KHN found that companies owned or managed by private equity firms have agreed to pay fines of more than $500 million since 2014 to settle at least 34 lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act, a federal law that punishes false billing submissions to the federal government with fines. Most of the time, the private equity owners have avoided liability.

The Obvious Answer to Homelessness And why everyone’s ignoring it

The only reason anyone is without a house is because there aren’t enough of them.

U.S. faces shortage of EMTs, nearly one-third quit in 2021

California recently passed a law that could require a $22-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers. However, there is no mandated pay for EMTs.

15 Ways To Hone Your Business Storytelling Skills As A Leader

As leaders in their respective fields, the members of Forbes Business Council have learned the importance of storytelling for business and why it’s critical to hone those skills. Below, they offered some actionable tips for business owners looking to craft and tell effective stories.

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