Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers restaurant operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

Navigating the new hiring incentives

The recently enacted HIRE Act offers restaurant operators and other employers $13 billion in tax breaks to incentivize new hires. Here's a breakdown.

House passes health care reform, national menu labeling

The 10-year, $938 billion bill is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama March 23.

House passes health care reform, national menu labeling

The 10-year, $938 billion bill is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama March 23.

Black, red pepper recall may affect restaurants

March 15, 2010

A Food and Drug Administration investigation of a salmonella Montevideo outbreak that led to the recall of ready-to-eat Italian-style meats earlier this year…

Black, red pepper recall may affect restaurants

March 15, 2010

A Food and Drug Administration investigation of a salmonella Montevideo outbreak that led to the recall of ready-to-eat Italian-style meats earlier this year…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Starbucks in the middle of local gun debate

March 1, 2010

An Associated Press story has cast further light on a raging debate over the rights of gun carriers to openly bear arms in restaurants and retail…

Starbucks in the middle of local gun debate

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March 1, 2010

An Associated Press story has cast further light on a raging debate over the rights of gun carriers to openly bear arms in restaurants and retail…

Taxing the industry

As the NRA calls for looser credit and better tax incentives in 2010, the breaks to be available this year are anybody's guess.

Taxing the industry

As the NRA calls for looser credit and better tax incentives in 2010, the breaks to be available this year are anybody's guess.

Legislative outlook: Health care reform

Executives and industry leaders keep a watchful eye on two health care reform bills that could change their operational landscape.

Legislative outlook: Health care reform

Executives and industry leaders keep a watchful eye on two health care reform bills that could change their operational landscape.