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US Lost Jobs In February, Showing Weaker Economy Than Expected
The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released Friday.Total U.S. nonfarm payroll employment declined by 92,000 in February, the BLS reported. Meanwhile, the…
Trump Admin Says It Can’t Comply With Order To Issue Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration can’t immediately comply with a court order to issue tariff refunds, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.Processing the “unprecedented volume of refunds” would require…
Winners & Losers: Epic Fury, Election Returns and the Fog of War
Every Friday morning, I join the Cardle & Woolley Show on Talk 1370 Radio in Austin to announce the week’s Winners & Losers. As we wade through the fog of war and analyze who really did win and lose in Tuesday’s…
Revenue diversion has shortchanged highway preservation and maintenance
Legislators seem to becoming aware of the poor condition of the state highway system, which has been deteriorating for years. This was highlighted by recent bridge closures, including the temporary closure of the SR 169…
Senate Bill 1511 on 20 Percent Death Tax Loses, Barely
By John A. Charles, Jr. When Governor Kotek announced her “Prosperity Roadmap” in December, she quickly appointed former Republican Senator Tim Knopp as her Chief Prosperity Officer. Given such aspirations, one might…
Governor Ferguson Has Abandoned His Own Tax Relief Demands
Governor Ferguson announced today that he will sign the latest version of what supporters are calling the "Millionaires' Tax," a politically convenient label for a state income tax. If signed, this governor…
Examining Local Government Spending Trends From 2014 to 2023
City and county spending has outpaced growth in population and inflation, leading to an increase in the tax burden on Texan taxpayers. Key points: Local government spending continues to outstrip increases in both population…
New Moody’s Rating
"Every dollar above what's needed for sound fiscal management is a dollar collected from Montana families and not returned. That’s not conservative governance — it's overcollection." The following has been…
WA Cares needs to clarify union membership rules for family caregivers
Washington state’s new long-term care program, WA Cares, will soon allow family members to be paid for providing care to loved ones. A pilot program is about to begin, and a group of people could become eligible to use the …
WA Cares needs to clarify family caregivers needn’t be union members
Washington state’s new long-term care program, WA Cares, will soon allow family members to be paid for providing care to loved ones. A pilot program is about to begin, and a group of people could become eligible to use the …
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