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Experts have debated the merits of minimum wage increases for decades. source https://www.inc.com/melissa-angell/2026-minimum-wage-increases-inflation/91283564

Raising capital isn’t just about building a pitch deck — it’s a marathon of psychology, timing and storytelling. source https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-to-raise-capital-without-losing-control-or-clarity/499880

A California lawmaker has introduced a first-in-the-nation bill meant to ban companies from embedding AI chatbot technology into toys designed for children. Announced on Friday, the measure comes amid growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on child welfare, and a number of local and federal proposals to limit kids’ access to LLM chatbots. ContinueContinue reading “A California lawmaker wants to ban AI from toys”

For many Americans, 2025 wasn’t a great year financially. The affordability crisis and general economic concerns became defining themes of the year as people dealt with rising costs and a worsening job market.  But for billionaires, 2025 was a boon to their already exuberant wealth.  The 15 richest billionaires in the United States saw theirContinueContinue reading “America’s 15 richest billionaires got $1 trillion richer as the affordability crisis became a top concern in 2025”

Springfield Business Journal publisher Marty Goodnight has become the third owner of the publication in its 46-year history. Mike Cullinan of the Business Journal writes, “The ownership change completes a two-year transition between Goodnight and former SBJ owner Jennifer Jackson. Plans for the business sale were first announced in December 2023. Jackson became owner in 2016ContinueContinue reading “Springfield Biz Journal publisher becomes owner”