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Federal Menthol Cigarette Ban May Cost Governments $6.6 Billion

This spring, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce a national ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and cigars with a characterizing flavor, an attempt to limit tobacco consumption, and, as a result, improve public health…

Opinion: Why the ban on menthol cigarettes leaves a sour taste in my mouth

Smoking is bad for you, and any measure that helps people quit is theoretically good…

Illegal Tobacco Markets: A Crime Challenge that Could Be Made Worse

Every day police chiefs consider the origins of crime in our society…

Amex Launches New Small Business Support Programs For Holiday Shoppers

As part of American Express’ ongoing efforts to support small businesses, the issuer…

How Are Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs Faring Today In COVID-19 Downturn?

Things could be better. They could also be worse—and there is the potential for things to get worse…

Economic uncertainty decreases small business optimism, some business owners still hopeful

Small businesses have faced a lot during the pandemic as the economy…

What is inflation? What small businesses should know as prices rise

Inflation measures how much prices…

Ducey signs income tax increase exemption for small businesses

Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation to create a new tax bracket for small businesses…

More small businesses weighing vaccine mandates for employees as delta variant spreads

Half of America’s small businesses are planning to require their employees…

Virginia Beach business struggles to find employees as federal unemployment benefits expire next month

The phones at Two Maids & A Mop…

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