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Nation May 25
States give few details on billions spent on virus suppliesMore than two months into the medical supplies buying binge, many states aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying.
Politics May 09
US governors aim to boost production of medical suppliesThe efforts come as states have been competing against each other, the federal government, hospitals, emergency responders and even other countries to get items such as N95 masks, gloves, medical gowns and hand sanitizer — often paying higher-than-usual prices because…
Economy Apr 29
Unemployment surge pushing state funds toward insolvencyA surge in unemployment caused by the coronavirus shutdown has started to take a financial toll on state jobless funds. At least six states already have asked to borrow money from the federal government to pay unemployment claims because their…
Politics Apr 26
Census delay could put off new voting districts, primariesThe U.S. Census Bureau wants more time to wrap up the once-a-decade count because of the coronavirus, and that could delay the divisive process of drawing new legislative districts.
Economy Mar 25
New unemployment benefit claims rise to levels unseen in recent U.S. historyU.S. Department of Labor figures to be released Thursday are expected to shatter the old record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week.
Economy Mar 20
States still reporting surge in virus-related jobless claimsThe U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday had reported a 25% increase in new unemployment claims during the week that ended last Saturday.
Nation Mar 18
Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in state jobless claimsIn Ohio, more than 48,000 people applied for jobless benefits during the first two days of this week. The tally during the same period the prior week: just 1,825.
Politics Mar 12
Virus concerns disrupt work at U.S. state capitolsSeveral chambers have canceled sessions for next week, including those in Delaware, Illinois and Missouri. Officials at other state capitols are urging the public to stay away while they work.
Nation Feb 21
Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan would rely on federal spendingTrump has outlined a new $1 trillion plan for spending on roads, rails, water systems and other infrastructure. He is proposing to rely fully on federal spending.
Politics Nov 18
Democrats’ Southern victories could affect redistrictingIn Louisiana, Republicans who already controlled the state House and Senate had hoped to consolidate power by defeating Edwards, or else obtain a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers that would allow them to override his vetoes. Neither occurred.
