MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minneapolis City Council has approved an amendment to raise the minimum price for a pack of cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products to $15. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw emphasized that this measure aims to protect youth and communities of color from targeted marketing by the tobacco industry. The city predicts… Continue reading Minneapolis Increases Minimum Price for Cigarettes to $15
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Uber and Lyft Threaten Minneapolis Exit Over Minimum Wage Mandate
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are on the brink of exiting Minneapolis due to a contentious minimum wage regulation set to take effect on May 1st. Here’s the unfolding story: Ultimatum Issued: Citing concerns over the city’s impending minimum wage requirement, Uber and Lyft have… Continue reading Uber and Lyft Threaten Minneapolis Exit Over Minimum Wage Mandate