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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 -
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
