Effort To Raise Craft Brewing Self-Distribution Cap Fizzles
Another effort by North Carolina's craft-beer brewers to ease state limits on distributing their own products appears to have gone flat.
Economy
Some Tax-Cut Backers Urge Trump To Drop Full Overhaul, Go For Quick Win
Nearly 100 days into Trump's presidency, there are still big questions about what his proposed tax overhaul will include — and whether the large changes he had envisioned are even possible.
Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.
Young Women Make Economic Strides As Young Men Fall Behind In U.S.
More young men are "falling to the bottom of the income ladder," while young women drive growth in the number of young people working full time in the U.S., according to a new Census Bureau report.
ACC Extends Deals With North Carolina Sites After HB2 Compromise
The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a replacement year to contracts for North Carolina venues that lost championships when the league relocated events due to a law limiting protections against
Not Just For Foreign Foods: Fair-Trade Label Comes To U.S. Farms
Since 1998, Fair Trade USA has been certifying farms overseas that met its standards for workers and the environment. Now, the group is looking closer to home, starting with an Arizona organic farm.
A Theory To Better Understand Diversity, And Who Really Benefits
The business model for diversity teaches students about cultural preferences and how to avoid offense, but it is ill-equipped to unpack social group power dynamics.
Facebook's New Grand Plan To Draw You In
In quintessential Silicon Valley style, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled ambitious plans to bring users from 2D Newsfeeds to 3D imaginary worlds; and neglected safety concerns.
What Trump's Taxes Would Not Show About His Finances
Demonstrators are calling on the president to release his tax returns. But even if the returns were released, a tax expert says, they might not reveal much about specific sources of revenue and debts.