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business22 days ago•3 min saved

Buc-ee’s bets on conservative states as it widens its footprint

Buc-ee’s is continuing its rapid expansion, opening its 58th store in Benton, Arkansas, and signaling more locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by 2027, with additional sites planned through 2029, as CEO Arch Aplin III praises ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states with strong workforces; the chain has faced trademark lawsuits over its beaver logo, including a case against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, and recent media coverage of its growth.

via USA Today|

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lgbtq-rights3 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Judges Block Transgender Care Bans for Minors in Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina

Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee have temporarily blocked some restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, including hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The courts described these treatments as "appropriate and medically necessary" in some cases. While the bans on surgeries for minors were not blocked, the judges expressed skepticism towards the states' arguments. Conservative states have been passing laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, but many of these bans have faced legal challenges and have been struck down by federal courts. The litigation between the states and plaintiffs is ongoing, and the blocks could be reversed.

via The Washington Post|

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