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3 states will exit federal pandemic unemployment programs. More are likely to follow.
May 10, 2021
The Republican governors of Arkansas, Montana and South Carolina say the benefits keep people out of the workforce.
Consumer confidence shows wide partisan divide
Feb 4, 2021
Republicans are bumming and Democrats are buoyant after the Biden inauguration, according to Morning Consult, a reverse of the Trump years.
Republicans propose funding cuts to OSHA during pandemic
Nov 11, 2020
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it has received more than 10,000 COVID-related complaints.
Oil and gas companies are donating more to Democrats
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 16, 2020
Oil and gas companies are trying to protect their interests if Biden wins.
Republicans more upbeat on the economy than Democrats
Dec 11, 2019
New Pew survey: Most Americans say current economy helps the rich, hurts the poor and middle class.
Florida's new governor brings a new approach to climate change
by
Amy Green
May 24, 2019
Under former governor Rick Scott, Florida state employees said — and documents confirmed — there was a ban on using the term "climate change." Instead of "sea level rise," employees were instructed to say "nuisance flooding."
For many millennials, socialism isn't the "dirty word" it once was
by
Janet Nguyen
and David Brancaccio
May 17, 2018
Across race and ethnicity, they favor a strong government to handle economic issues.
For public good, not for profit.
African-Americans, women and millennials have more economic anxiety than the rest of the country
Mar 7, 2018
Whether your economic anxiety has increased or decreased in the last year depends on who you are, according to the latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll.
Senate talks fall short, shutdown extends into workweek
Jan 22, 2018
The White House and GOP leaders said they would not negotiate with Democrats on immigration until the government is reopened.
What's on the Republican economic agenda in the coming year?
Jan 17, 2018
One economist argues immigration reform is essential to kick-starting productivity.