Stories Tagged as
Election 2024
How businesspeople in swing state Michigan view the economy
Aug 7, 2024
Like many of their customers and colleagues, they're feeling some pain.
How the consumers of Kent County, Michigan feel about the economy
Aug 6, 2024
The regional economy isn't in bad shape, but many folks say it's hard to get by.
Poll workers are vital to elections, but there's a shortage
Aug 1, 2024
The seasonal workers manage lines, hand out ballots, process mail-in ballots and serve as greeters at polling sites.
Republicans are embracing crypto
by
Matt Levin
Jul 17, 2024
The official Republican platform adopted earlier this week says the party will "defend the right to mine bitcoin."
For cities, hosting political conventions can come with costs as well as revenue
Jul 17, 2024
Milwaukee's visitors bureau estimates the Republican National Convention is bringing $200 million to the city. But that doesn't include business lost due to the crowds.
In the wake of Trump's assassination attempt, how do we talk about politics in the workplace?
Jul 15, 2024
The workplace has become an increasingly challenging place to discuss politics openly, honestly and civilly. The Society for Human Resource Management has tips to help.
High housing costs likely to play a role in the UK's general election
by
Leanna Byrne
Jul 1, 2024
The cost of housing is a big issue in the U.K. general election. Are people actually hopeful that politicians’ pledges could improve things?
For public good, not for profit.
Social Security cuts are inevitable by 2035 unless lawmakers act
Jun 27, 2024
Social Security has been known as “the third rail of American politics” since the early 1980s, with the idea that touching the program can prove deadly to a politician’s career.
New China tariffs have arrived. How do voters feel about them?
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 16, 2024
New polling data reveals that voters generally support tariffs more when they target China.
A markets regulator is concerned about bets on election results
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 14, 2024
Financial regulators are worried about derivatives markets — especially ones regarding elections.