Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Drivers may see some relief at the pump, expert says
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
World Series could bring up to $24 million to Atlanta area, economist predicts
Each game could pump $8 million into the local economy, Dr. Bruce Seaman, an economics professor at Georgia State University predicted.
Each game could pump $8 million into the local economy, Dr. Bruce Seaman, an economics professor at Georgia State University predicted.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's dire warning: 'Hyperinflation' will soon 'change everything'
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has issued a warning about hyperinflation, saying it "is going to change everything."
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has issued a warning about hyperinflation, saying it "is going to change everything."
Georgia jobless rate dips to record low of 3.2% in September
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 3.2% in September, the 17th month in a row that the state’s jobless rate has fallen.
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 3.2% in September, the 17th month in a row that the state’s jobless rate has fallen.
Fed sets new limits on policymakers' investments amid questionable trades
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Atlanta City Council aims to create new office focused on nighttime economy, safety
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
Farmers and Deere & Co. suppliers worry about prolonged strike
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
More than 10,000 Deere employees went on strike last week at 14 Deere factories in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after the United Auto Workers union rejected a contract offer.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
More than 10K John Deere employees go on strike Thursday
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
Federal student loan payments to resume soon
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.
US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.