Brian Compere

Jul 31, 2024 | thedailyrecord.com | Brian Compere

WASHINGTON — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve. Compensation as measured by the government’s Employment Cost Index rose 0.9% in the second quarter, down from a 1.2% increase in the previous quarter, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Jun 24, 2024 | thedailyrecord.com | Brian Compere

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a 2021 Connecticut law that eliminated the state’s longstanding religious exemption from childhood immunization requirements for schools, colleges and day care facilities. The justices did not comment in leaving in place a federal appeals court ruling that upheld the contentious law. A lower court judge had earlier dismissed the lawsuit challenging the law, which drew protests at the state Capitol.

Jun 21, 2024 | thedailyrecord.com | Tammi Thomas |Brian Compere

By Tammi Thomas, chief development and marketing officer, TEDCOMaryland houses more federal labs than any other state in the nation. These labs are more than just government facilities – they hold sophisticated technologies and world-renowned experts that support small business growth and innovation. Unfortunately, this asset has not been leveraged in a way that supports such growth and development.

Mar 4, 2024 | thedailyrecord.com | Brian Compere

The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin. Manufacturer Perrigo said Monday it has begun shipping the medication, Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies. A one-month supply will cost about $20 and a three-month supply will cost around $50, according to the company’s suggested retail price. It will also be sold online.

Mar 4, 2024 | thedailyrecord.com | Brian Compere

BOSTON — Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine and other national security secrets. Teixeira’s plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years. Prosecutors plan to seek the high end of the range, according to the agreement.