Basket weaving is a lucrative business in Ghana. The country exported roughly $800,000 of baskets in 2016, and the industry has created a major source of employment for women in rural areas.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has enacted House Bill 2294, a legislative measure designed to safeguard access to essential services by prohibiting property restrictions that hinder the establishment of new grocery stores or pharmacies in neighborhoods following a closure. This law aims to ensure communities maintain access to food and medicine, addressing the challenges posed by store closures.