When Jonnie R. Williams believed he had discovered a way to make tobacco less harmful, the Virginia car salesman-turned-entrepreneur tried to sell his method to anyone who would listen. More »Va. entrepreneur caught in growing political drama
The Supreme Court has sustained Monsanto Co.'s claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on soybean seeds that are resistant to its weed-killer. More »High court rules for Monsanto in patent case
The federal government has approved Utah to become the first state to have a dual-model health insurance exchange in which the state and the federal government divide responsibilities. More »Utah to be first to use dual-model health exchange
Children younger than 16 could avoid future federal regulation and continue to work on their parents' Missouri farms under legislation signed by Gov. Jay Nixon. More »Mo. governor signs bill letting kids work on farms
Jenny Vance doesn't take "You're fired" for an answer. More »Small firm goes on offensive to win back client
The Vermont House has approved legislation calling for labeling of food products containing genetically modified organisms. More »Vt. House approves GMO labeling bill
A federal auction of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota brought in $644,000 from the sale of 32 parcels in Montana and North Dakota. More »BLM lease sale nets $644K on acres in Mont, ND
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A Democratic split on the minimum wage showed Wednesday as the Minnesota Senate backed a bill that calls for a smaller proposed increase and without some side benefits contained in the House-approved version. More »Minnesota Senate approves bumping minimum wage
A Senate proposal to raise Delaware's minimum wage by a dollar over the next two years has been tabled by a House committee. More »Del. minimum wage bill stalls in House committee
In a significant victory amid a push for paid sick time laws around the country, city lawmakers voted Wednesday to make businesses provide the benefit to an estimated 1 million workers who don't have it now. More »NYC Council OKs sick days plan, seen as key step
The Republican-led House on Wednesday approved a measure that would give private sector workers the option of trading overtime pay for extra time off weeks or months later. More »House approves bill to change overtime pay law
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for good reason: A starring role on a reality TV show can dramatically boost a small company's sales. The shows get big national exposure, turning a tiny restaurant or hair salon into a household name. More »Small business reality TV shows at a glance
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