Trump’s big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
New Mexico lawmakers are to open a special session Wednesday to boost funding for food assistance and rural…
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits despite signs of slowing labor market
WASHINGTON — U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs…
Judge lifts Trump administration’s halt on $5B offshore wind farm
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the…
Morrisey seeks public input on West Virginia’s rural health care fund application | West Virginia
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey is asking for public input on West Virginia’s application for millions of dollars…
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their…
Applications for jobless benefits jump to 263,000 last week, most in nearly 4 years
WASHINGTON — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest…
Social Security whistleblower who filed complaint against DOGE resigns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans’…
A by-the-numbers look at E-Verify, the US system used to determine employment eligibility
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Some U.S. businesses verify applicants’ eligibility to work using an online government…
Trump administration cuts funding for US offshore wind industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore…
4 key decisions for early retirement
I was chatting with a friend the other day about his retirement — possibly an early one. At…
CBO: Trump’s tax law could lead to $491B in Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger…
Applications for jobless benefits fell last week, still in historically healthy range
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range…