Matthew Blake

3 weeks ago | minnpost.com | Matthew Blake

Gov. Tim Walz wants to tax people when they get financial and legal advice, a proposal that critics say hurts vulnerable residents while leaving businesses unscathed. “The proposal would be extremely detrimental to the Minnesotans who can least afford it, especially during the most stressful, challenging and unexpected moments of their lives,” said Samuel Edmunds, president of the Minnesota State Bar Association, in testimony before the Senate Taxes Committee on Tuesday.

1 month ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Matthew Blake

CHINATOWN — Facing another round of disappointing returns, Bally’s temporary Chicago casino is leaning more than ever on its near round-the-clock shuttle service offered to Chinatown residents, leading some community leaders to accuse the company of targeting historically Asian neighborhoods. The temporary casino’s River North location in the historic Medinah Temple building will be replaced by a permanent casino under construction in River West and is scheduled to open in late 2026.

2 months ago | weforum.org | Matthew Blake

A rebalancing of economic power, rapid technological transformation and major structural changes in public and private markets are all reshaping global finance. The traditional model of US financial primacy faces growing challenges from new financial architectures and digital innovations. The ongoing work of the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems to develop multilateral frameworks becomes more crucial as these changes intensify.

Jan 22, 2025 | roofingmagazine.com | Matthew Blake

On August 30, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed standard for heat injury and illness prevention. The proposal would apply to general industry, construction, maritime, and agricultural employers for both outdoor and indoor work. Public comments are open until January 14, 2025. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimated that from 1992 to 2016 the construction industry averaged 11.875 heat exposure deaths per year.

Oct 23, 2024 | fastcompany.com | Matthew Blake

As large parts of the world experience another year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events, the effects of a changing climate are no longer a distant threat. The storm is at our doorstep, and there is no safe harbor from its increasingly potent challenges. For business leaders, an urgent shift in mindset—from reactive to proactive—is necessary to contend with the rising risks and build a climate resilient future.