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New School Year, Same Growing Student Loan Debt
It’s that time of year again: a fresh start for college students as they head back to campus. But, as... -
New York Small Businesses See Consequences after Minimum Wage Increase
It’s been over six months since New York City raised the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and small businesses...August 12, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Congress Raises the Debt Ceiling
On Thursday, the Congress easily passed a budget deal that lifts the country’s debt limit for two years while adding...August 6, 2019 | Debt and Deficit -
Economy Slows Down, But Still Strong
According to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the value of all goods and services produced in...July 29, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
House Votes for $15 Minimum Wage
On Thursday, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted 231-199 to more than double the national minimum wage to $15 an...July 22, 2019 | Minimum Wage -
New report reveals the truth about a $15 minimum wage
On Monday the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report revealing the effects a $15 minimum wage would have on the U.S....July 12, 2019 | Minimum Wage -
The Best Cities for Small Business
There’s not a city in America that isn’t home to small business. But what cities give these entrepreneurial endeavors the...June 7, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Consumer Confidence Surges in May
In May, consumer confidence rose to a 6-month high, showing that American sentiments toward the economy remain defined by optimism....May 29, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Americans are more confident than ever in the job market
According to Gallup, a record 71 percent of Americans say they are confident in the job market. The polling organization...May 24, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Taxes are so high in California, people are fleeing the state
New data shows that nearly half of all Californians think they’re paying too much in taxes. It’s worth keeping in...May 20, 2019 | Taxes -
Consumer sentiment at highest level in 15 years
Consumer sentiment rose sharply this month, placing the economic indicator at its highest level in 15 years. This actually blew...May 17, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Unemployment at lowest level since 1969
In 1969, America reached new heights—famously putting a man on the moon. But 1969 also saw a notable low in...May 3, 2019 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
Higher menu prices and reduced hours—consequences of a higher minimum wage
Raising the minimum wage means that diners and restaurant workers alike will feel the cost. A new survey from Harri,...April 10, 2019 | Minimum Wage -
43 Minimum Wage Hikes Come 2019
While Americans across the country will be ringing in the New Year come January 1st, public policy changes will be...December 28, 2018 | Minimum Wage -
Go Out and Vote!
Next week, on November 6th, millions of Americans will head to the polls to vote in the 2018 midterm elections—deciding...October 29, 2018 | Civic and Economic Literacy
