A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan sided with Texas and business organizations, ruling that the Labor Department exceeded its authority in finalizing the rule earlier this year. The ruling prevents the significant expansion of federal overtime eligibility for salaried workers from taking effect.
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Yankee Candle founder’s estate pitched for housing redevelopment
Real Estate Redevelopment of the late Yankee Candle founder's Western Massachusetts estate is underway with plans for a $200 million active lifestyle community for adults 55 and older, featuring luxurious amenities like an indoor water park and movie theater. Developer Joshua Wallack proposed the project after realizing the estate's grandeur would be better suited for a community rather than a single-family home, with plans to include affordable housing units under state law Chapter 40B. The...
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