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Overtime Rule Back From the Dead
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a series of listening sessions across the country that will focus on the...August 28, 2018 | Government Overreach -
New Poll: Small Business Optimism Through the Roof
According to a new poll from Wells Fargo and Gallup, small business owner optimism has hit a record high—jumping from...August 13, 2018 -
Job Report: Unemployment Drops in More Ways Than One
On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that 157,000 jobs were created in July and the unemployment rate...August 6, 2018 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Oil Prices on the Rise—What You Need to Know
Oil is used to produce a wide assortment of goods—ranging from gasoline to sunglasses. So when the price of oil...July 10, 2018 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Lowest Unemployment of the Century
According to the most recent data from the Department of Bureau and Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate has dropped to 3.8...June 18, 2018 -
Dodd-Frank Reversal—A Win for Small Business
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act—a set of complicated banking regulations passed after the 2008 financial crisis—is...May 29, 2018 -
Unemployment Falls to Lowest Level Since 2000
According to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in April—the lowest level...May 7, 2018 -
Another Round of Tax Cuts on the Horizon?
It was recently reported that the White House and members of Congress have begun work on yet another piece of...March 19, 2018 | Taxes -
Small Business Confidence Hits Record High
According to the latest CNBC survey, small business confidence has hit an all-time high during the first part of this year....February 26, 2018 -
Infrastructure Spending will Grease up the Economy
On Monday, President Trump announced his long awaited plan to renew federal investment in infrastructure here at home—rather than spending billions of...February 13, 2018 -
Tax Cuts Equal Wage Hikes
Despite the broadly strengthening economy of recent years, average wages have stayed stubbornly stagnant. Real median household income actually declined for most...January 31, 2018 | Taxes -
Proposed Rule Will Tame Healthcare Costs for Small Businesses
Small business job creators just received welcomed news from Uncle Sam. The Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta, recently proposed a...January 24, 2018 | Healthcare -
Stock Market Soars in 2017
As America transitions into 2018, the national economy continues to soar. The most noteworthy indicator? The stock market. The stock...January 12, 2018 -
On the Path to Job Creation–What You Need to Know
According to the most recent private sector employment report, small businesses that employ 49 or fewer workers created 79,000 jobs during...November 13, 2017 -
From Budget to Bill: How Small Business Tax Cuts Can Be Realized
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted 51 to 49 to pass a budget. The passage was perceived as a major...October 23, 2017 | Taxes
