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Ford Could Get 50% Higher Profits Without EV Division 

05/20/24 03:27 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Ford Could Get 50% Higher Profits Without EV Division 
At least one of the Big Three automakers is spinning its tires when trying to navigate electric vehicle profitability. It was reported during a Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference (CREC) presentation Friday that Ford’s “Model e” division loses approximately $28,000 on every unit sold.

Bill Moves Alcoholic SunnyD Away From Kids 

05/09/24 12:44 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bill Moves Alcoholic SunnyD Away From Kids 
In the age of SunnyD Vodka Seltzers and spiked Minute Maid products, Senate bills are being considered to create some distance between the original, non-alcoholic juices and their alcoholic spin-offs inside liquor stores.

Ticket Bots Could See ‘Swift’ Action Under House Package 

04/29/24 04:28 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Ticket Bots Could See ‘Swift’ Action Under House Package 
Bills banning the use of bots to swipe up hard-to-get tickets, so they can be sold for a significant up-charge on the secondary market, were introduced last week.

Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 

04/12/24 11:50 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Loan Relief Vendors Asking Teachers For W-2s, Other Tax Info They Don't Need 
At least one private vendor hired to assist employees access federal student loan relief is asking teachers for their W-2s, pay stubs and tax returns as part of the application process, which is not needed

U.S. DOT Establishes 2-Person Train Crew Rule Nationwide, MI Has Its Own Bills 

04/04/24 10:52 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
U.S. DOT Establishes 2-Person Train Crew Rule Nationwide, MI Has Its Own Bills 
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it will be enforcing a two-person crew mandate for railroad operations. Michigan's lawmakers have attempted to establish a similar requirement within the state, but legislation has sat dormant for a year.