News from March 2022


Amazon to open first 'physical' clothing store in Los Angeles

Amazon will open a clothing store later this year in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, the company announced.

'Break up with takeout': Instacart now offers Ready Meals

Consumers can get fresh meals within 30 minutes through Instacart.

Arizona residents feel impact of Biden's energy policies

High inflationary prices at the gas pump continue to rise with the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, leading some to criticize President Biden's domestic energy policies.

DoorDash: Proposition 22 boosts wages, security for gig workers

Under Proposition 22, California DoorDash employees and other gig workers earned record income in 2021, according to the company.

HSBC creates net zero emission plan for its investment companies

HSBC Holdings Inc. will consider net zero emissions plans for the companies that it invests in, though it has been criticized for not being strict enough.

U.S. bankruptcy judge: Ex-PUC chair shows 'lack of candor' in court appearance over Texas blackouts

The former chair of the Public Utility Commission (PUC), DeAnn Walker, who resigned after the blackouts created by the winter storm in Texas last February, testified in court about getting the power back on and the high energy prices energy companies faced.

Every Texan analyst: 'Great majority of projects receiving Chapter 313 abatements would have located in Texas without the tax break'

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar had floated the idea of ceasing data collection for Chapter 313-related information this year.


Ace Hardware, with 134 stores in Arizona, reports “transformational surge in business” in 2021

Ace Hardware, which has 134 stores in Arizona, reported record earnings of $8.6 billion today, an increase of some 40 percent from 2019.

Ace Hardware, with 81 stores in Indiana, reports “transformational surge in business” in 2021

Ace Hardware, which has 81 stores in Indiana, reported record earnings of $8.6 billion today, an increase of some 40 percent from 2019.


Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration @ The Library on March 2, 2022

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Celebration @ The Library on March 2, 2022.

Network @ NOON - Denise Conlon, NIPSCO on March 8

Network @ NOON - Denise Conlon, NIPSCO on March 8.


Seattle ride-hail driver shares story of picking up 'Aquaman' celebrity

(Sponsored Content -- ) Ride-hail driver shares story of picking up "Aquaman" celebrity.

'We know the way consumers shop': Instacart offers advertisers solutions

Instacart's new brand pages will expand consumer awareness.

Pennsylvania governor invests $246 million in Port of Philadelphia to help businesses and communities 'thrive'

On Feb. 4, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced that his administration would be investing $246 million to further develop the state's successful Port of Philadelphia and in turn improve economic stability in the region.

Virtual Legislative Hotline - Session 4 on March 4

Virtual Legislative Hotline - Session 4 on March 4


Maricopa City Council Meeting on March 1, 2022

Maricopa City Council Meeting on March 1, 2022.