Content Tagged As industry
Tagged News
-
Lawmakers aim for tighter restrictions on oil and gas industry Play Video
April 12, 2013 10:22 AM
Some state lawmakers want tighter regulations on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. There are several bills being considered in the legislature. One of those proposals is to increase fine minimums from $1,000 to $15,000 for everyday a violation exists. The fines have been in place since the 1950's.... more » -
Marketing marijuana: stores seek to stand out
May 22, 2011 3:54 PM
The boom of the medical marijuana industry in Colorado has many start up business owners looking for ways to stand out when it comes to attracting new clients. The Tree of Life dispensary in Colorado Springs recently hired sign twirlers advertising for their business. Paul Abrams says the dispensary... more » -
Colorado gubernatorial hopefuls spar on oil, gas rules
July 8, 2010 8:28 AM
Candidates in the Colorado governor's race continue to spar over the state's tougher oil and gas rules, with the Republican pledging to revamp them and the Democrat calling for cooperation among the various interest groups. Republican Scott McInnis and Democrat John Hickenlooper appeared together Wednesday at the annual meeting... more » -
Pork industry wants new slogan
June 10, 2010 5:56 PM
It's been known for more than two decades as "The Other White Meat." But the pork industry thinks it's time the meat got a new slogan. The National Pork Board plans to replace its iconic slogan after 23 years. Officials hope a new tagline can help improve sales that have... more » -
Supersize my casket!
May 26, 2010 4:57 PM
It can be called a sign of the times. We as Americans are getting bigger and it's impacting businesses in unusual ways. As waist sizes expand--so too have caskets. Typical caskets 24 inches wide are now being replaced with 32 inch caskets...in some cases even 40 to 52 inches... more » -
Nuclear industry poised to hire thousands
April 30, 2010 8:43 AM
The Southern Co. believes it can break ground on the country's first nuclear plant in 30 years, but it will need a new generation of workers to run it. Plans for building a wave of nuclear reactors would create a need for 12,000 to 21,000 new workers. Those positions... more » -
More than 100 miners freed in China 'miracle'
April 5, 2010 11:30 AM
At least 115 miners were pulled alive from a flooded coal mine in north China after being trapped for over a week, eating tree bark to survive and prompting jubilant officials to hail their survival a miracle. Rescued miners wrapped in blankets were hurried to waiting ambulances that sped... more » -
Analysis: Health care reform will cost families extra $1,700 per year
October 12, 2009 12:47 PM
The health insurance industry, which has worked with Congress on trying to reform health care in this country, released a report Sunday night saying that the bill scheduled for a vote Tuesday would cost the average American family an extra $1,700 a year to start--with the cost escalating in the... more » -
Europe fails to agree on bluefin tuna ban
September 23, 2009 11:21 AM
A sharply divided European Union failed Tuesday to protect the threatened bluefin tuna, as the bloc's Mediterranean nations refused to back even a temporary a ban on catching the fish prized by sushi aficionados. The EU's executive commission urged EU governments to agree to a temporary ban until the... more » -
FAA says airlines are no longer its 'customers'
September 17, 2009 3:50 PM
Airlines will no longer be called "customers" of the agency that regulates them. Randy Babbitt, the new Federal Aviation Administration chief, said Thursday that the agency will stop calling air carriers its "customers" - a practice adopted by the Bush administration. Babbitt also announced a series of initiatives aimed at... more » -
For many, economic recovery still feels far off
September 14, 2009 11:50 AM
Sally Ly feels like she did everything right. The 29-year-old went to college at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., living frugally and using student loans that she figured would more than pay for themselves down the road. Two years ago, Ly decided to leave the private... more »
As Seen On News 5
