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October 17, 2011
Maryland governor awarded for efforts to end child hunger
Governor Martin O'Malley was presented with the Humanitarian of the Year award
September 13, 2011
Gov. Bev Perdue, Share Our Strength launch 'No Kid Hungry North Carolina'
Pilot program launched at 27 schools aimed at increasing school breakfast participation
July 28, 2011
W.I.S.E. Summit: Entrepreneurial insight from industry leaders
Leading restaurant executives talk getting started and standing out
June 27, 2011
Government at a Glance
Recent government goings-on from across the country.
March 4, 2011
Wisconsin bill looks to block local paid sick leave laws
Bill aimed at pre-empting paid sick leave law in Milwaukee
January 6, 2011
Don Tyson of Tyson Foods dies at 80
He built family business into one of the world's largest poultry producers
January 6, 2011
N.Y. restaurant names soup after governor
Via Vanti calls soup Lago di Cuomo after Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
November 2, 2010
BP pledges $78M to promote Louisiana seafood
Funds from British energy giant to also promote tourism
November 2, 2010
Live coverage of election results

What the voting signals for restaurants

October 4, 2010
John Y. Brown never stops innovating
John Y. Brown helped create the modern restaurant franchising industry as co-owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken from 1964 through 1971.
September 28, 2010
Calif. governor signs legislation for workers handling food
Law requires employees to receive food-safety training to earn a "food handler card"
September 3, 2010
California food-safety training bill sent to governor
Bill would require food-safety training for all restaurant food handlers.
May 31, 2010
Government at a Glance

1. Colorado pols pass ‘anti-business’ bills


Denver — Colorado Restaurant Association chief executive and president Pete Meersman said restaurateurs in that state were glad to end “the most partisan legislative session I’ve seen in my 28 years.”


May 16, 2010
Soda in the sights
If you raise the price, people will drink less—at least that’s the thinking behind the...
March 7, 2010
SLIDE SHOW: The Palm debuts airport restaurant
NEW YORK Palm Restaurants and concessionaire SSP America recently unveiled The Palm Bar & Grille...
March 7, 2010
The Gambler
John Y. Brown Jr. is in an animated phone conversation about a burgeoning business deal....
February 28, 2010
Kansas set to ban smoking in restaurants
TOPEKA Kan. Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has indicated he will sign into law, and...
January 12, 2010
NJ readies menu labeling law
TRENTON N.J. New Jersey lawmakers passed Wednesday a measure requiring restaurant chains with 20...
December 10, 2009
Michigan legislature approves smoking ban
LANSING Mich. Michigan lawmakers passed legislation Thursday to ban smoking in nearly all public places,...
October 27, 2009
California law aims to cut through ‘sustainable’ chatter, set standards
SACRMENTO Calif. A new law in California aims to bring meaning to the phrase “sustainable”...
October 18, 2009
Employers prepare for hikes in unemployment tax rates
Restaurant employers across the country are being warned to prepare for significantly higher unemployment insurance...
July 26, 2009
Operators aim to scuttle Tenn. concealed-gun law
Some Tennessee restaurateurs, anticipating increased liability costs from a controversial new law allowing concealed firearms...
July 19, 2009
As immigration issue resurfaces, operators must make voices heard
The president calls for comprehensive immigration reform, the Senate Majority Leader declares the issue a...
June 14, 2009
Ore., Conn., Maine face menu-labeling mandates
Oregon and Connecticut in early June joined the growing list of states embracing menu-labeling mandates,...
June 14, 2009
Put your MUFSO knowledge to the test with a quick quiz
A lot of things have been said and many industry notables have been honored at...
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