Asheville cut off from world; damage estimated $100B in South
Asheville and other parts of western North Carolina were cut off from the world on Saturday, with no roads open into or out of the most populous city... Read More.
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Everyday Economics: With rate cut, consumer confidence should improve
Last week, the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, reductions in the fed funds rate have occurred in response... Read More.
Fed announces cut to federal interest rate, driving stocks up
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%.
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Fed announces cut to federal interest rate
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced a slight cut to the federal funds rate, the first cut since March of 2020, when rates were near 0%.
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Everyday Economics: Expect more volatility as Fed considers rate cut
This week’s main event is the Federal Reserve's September meeting, where the central bank is widely expected to deliver its first rate cut. Despite the Fed chair’s dovish... Read More.
Biden admin pushed group to cut trans surgery age requirements, faces probe
A U.S. House Committee has launched a probe of the Biden-Harris administration after reports that the White House pressured the World Professional Association of Transgender Health, a leading... Read More.
Biden admin pushed groups to cut trans surgery age requirements, faces probe
A U.S. House Committee has launched a probe of the Biden-Harris administration after reports that the White House pressured the World Professional Association of Transgender Health, a leading... Read More.
State cut permitting backlog 60% since 2023
(The Center Square) — The Department of Environmental Protection has long had a reputation for its painfully slow permitting process.
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Report: MTA needs to cut $17 billion to replace congestion toll money
(The Center Square) — New York City’s transit system needs to slash $17 billion from its capital plan after Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on a congestion... Read More.
California Democrats cut proposed penalties for child prostitution buyers
The California Senate passed a bill strengthening penalties for child sex trafficking after Democrats added a clause making purchasing sex from 16- and 17-year-olds a misdemeanor and making... Read More.
Farm Bill ignites debate on food stamp spending amid $30 billion cut
A $1.5 trillion Farm Bill supported by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representative has sparked criticism among Democrats for cutting $30 billion from the former food stamps... Read More.
California Racial Justice Act uses racial disparities to cut prison sentences
A new California law now allows criminal defendants from disproportionately-convicted racial groups to challenge lawful convictions as state leaders seek to balance criminal justice reform with skyrocketing... Read More.
