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Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy. About 1.25 million federal workers haven’t been paid since Oct. 1. Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the government. Government contract awards have slowed and some food aid recipients have seen their benefits interrupted. Most of the lost economic activity will […]

todayNovember 11, 2025 2

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President Donald Trump brags about the US economy despite growing concerns: “We have the greatest”

President Donald Trump took a victory lap on the economy on the one-year anniversary of his successful election, boasting of cheaper prices and saying the U.S. is the envy of the globe even as the Republican Party faced a rebuke from voters anxious about their own finances in Tuesday’s off-year elections. Trump, speaking Wednesday at the America Business Forum, said he thinks that communication was the problem, insisting that “we have the greatest economy right now” and that “a lot of people […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 3

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Trump’s first-term tariffs did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different. The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that […]

todayNovember 29, 2024 2

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Some young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brian Leija, a 31-year-old small-business owner from Belton, Texas, was not surprised that a growing number of Latino men of his generation voted for Donald Trump for president this year. Leija had voted for the Republican in 2016 and 2020. Leija’s rationale was simple: He said he has benefited from Trump’s economic policies, especially tax cuts. “I am a blue-collar worker,” Leija said. “So, tax breaks for small businesses are ideal for what I do.” For DaSean Gallishaw, a […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 1

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Watch: Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury breaks down Harris plan for economy

This week, “The Hill with April Ryan” catches up with Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury, founder of the polling firm HIT Strategies and a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign.  Woodbury tells theGrio that the economy is the number one issue for American voters. Among Black voters, in particular, Woodbury says the general sentiment is that “costs are too damn high.”   The numbers cruncher clarifies that Black Americans’ concerns about the economy go beyond inflation. People want to “reduce costs” […]

todayOctober 6, 2024 1

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‘Politics Explained’: Is Biden or Trump to blame for inflation? And how will Harris or Trump change the economy?

Inflation has been a central concern for voters in the upcoming election, with many pointing fingers at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it fair to blame them entirely for the rising cost of goods? The answer, like the causes of inflation itself, is complex. Although inflation is currently at its lowest since March 2021, many families continue to struggle with higher prices. News stories and social media show some voters blaming the Biden-Harris administration for […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 1

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Harris campaign zeros in on top priority for Black voters: the economy

The Harris campaign is zeroing in on the economy, evidenced by Vice President Kamala Harris’ policy rollout to date, which aims to bring down the cost of living, and the launch of a $370 million ad blitz. The Democratic presidential nominee’s singular focus on economic issues, paired with comprehensive policy prescriptions to address them, are being praised by political leaders and advocates who tell theGrio that Harris is strategically and effectively addressing what is a top concern for American voters, […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

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Health Is Hurting in Muskegon County

By: Emily Guiles In the start of a new fiscal year Muskegon County Health Department head Kathy Moore has had to make many changes. In the previous fiscal year there were a lot of cuts made because of financial constraints. Because of the financial issues and cuts the Health Department has started to contract out instead of hiring within their own facilities. The financial constraints and costs affiliated with the Health Department are increasing. Moore explains that Muskegon has a […]

todayOctober 24, 2015

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Heights City Council, City Manager Discuss Shaking “Old Foundry Town” Reputation

Before Monday's full council meeting, City Manager Natasha revisited the four focus areas the council defined in a planning workshop at the start of their 2011 fiscal year in January: fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, blight elimination and marketing. Tying into the marketing goal, Henderson spoke about economic development of the city and recommended the council assess their visions of the future of the city from an economic development perspective.

todayOctober 24, 2011