U.S. Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown
The federal government reopened after a 43-day shutdown, with a funding bill passed by the House and Senate.
· 1851 Franchise· November 13, 2025
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Senate is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 9 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
The PPP Extension Act: What it Means for Small Businesses
The Senate passes the PPP Extension Act, extending the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications to May 31.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2021
Are Covid Immunity Laws Good for Franchising? Part 2: The Counterpoint
Fox Rothschild attorney argues that Covid immunity laws are essential for franchising, providing a counterpoint to previous article.
· Franchising.com· August 14, 2020
Second Round of PPP Funding Comes with New Rules for Franchises – Are You Ready?
The second round of PPP funding comes with new rules for franchises, including loan forgiveness and deferred payments.
· Franchising.com· April 26, 2020
White House Approves $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
The White House approved a $2 trillion stimulus package to support the US economy during the coronavirus pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· March 25, 2020
Congressional Budget Office: Federal $15 Minimum Wage Would Increase Pay for 17 Million Workers
A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025 would increase pay for 17 million workers.
· 1851 Franchise· July 8, 2019
Nation's Restaurant News: NLRB decision again puts joint-employer definition into question
A controversial 2015 ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has come back into consideration due to a conflict of interest by NLRB member William Emanuel.
· 1851 Franchise· February 27, 2018
CNBC: House Republicans vote to send massive tax overhaul to Trump's desk
The U.S. House of Representatives votes to send a massive tax overhaul to President Trump's desk.
· 1851 Franchise· December 20, 2017
NBC News: Senate Passes Republican-Backed Tax Bill Along Party Lines
The Senate passed the GOP tax reform bill in a 51-49 vote, with one Republican voting against it.
· 1851 Franchise· December 4, 2017