New Jersey could create new office to help state secure more federal jobs
The state Senate Economic Growth Committee has approved a measure intended to help New Jersey attract “its fair share” of...
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Atlanta area among country’s fastest-growing new home construction markets
A recent National Association of Realtors report shows the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro area is experiencing new-home growth amid a national housing shortage....
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas lawmakers would prioritize workers in 2021. But advocates say the working class was largely left behind.
When the 2021 Texas legislative session kicked off in January, the state’s unemployment rate in Texas was 6.8% — well...
Price jump for used cars results in boost in Minnesota sales tax collected
The microchip shortage responsible for bottlenecking the production of new cars has been a boon for the used car market....
New Hampshire jobless claims drop
New Hampshire jobless claims dropped last week. At the same time, the state is preparing to end its participation in pandemic-related...
Tennessee farmer sues USDA over loan forgiveness program
A new federal lawsuit claims a Tennessee farmer is being discriminated against because he is not eligible for federal loan forgiveness...
Citizen lawmakers find work in new cannabis industry
Cannabis legalization in New Mexico was sold as, amongst other things, a job creator. Those who are eyeing the new...
Mask requirements remain for California workers
California’s workplace safety department says workers must wear masks unless all employees are confirmed to have been vaccinated against COVID-19....
Ohio cities rank high for staycation destinations
Whether the reasons are money or continued concerns over COVID-19, nearly one-third of Americans plan to skip the traditional summer...
Texas lawmakers pass bills overhauling electric grid, increasing consumers costs
After statewide power outages in February that lasted weeks in some areas, leaving millions of Texans in the cold and...
