Politics Apr 26 Census delay could put off new voting districts, primaries The 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. history U.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 claims The 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 claims In 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 capitols Several 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 spending Trump 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 redistricting In 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.
Nation Jul 27 Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp ‘loophole’ The proposed rule change, outlined this past week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has highlighted the ideological clash between President Trump’s attempts to tighten government entitlement programs and efforts in some states to widen the social safety net.
Nation May 31 Missouri’s only abortion clinic can keep stay open, according to judge’s order St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer issued a temporary restraining order preventing Missouri from taking away the clinic's license. He said Planned Parenthood "has demonstrated that immediate and irreparable injury will result" if its abortion license is allowed to expire.
Politics May 30 Lawsuit calls Mississippi’s rules for choosing governors racist In 1890, as white politicians across the South cracked down on the black population with Jim Crow laws, Mississippi inserted into its constitution an unusually high bar for getting elected governor or winning any other state office.