27 states WILL raise the hourly amount of money a employee should get working.... Some state's STILL have the only the $7.25 rate that the Federal Government has.... Amid inflation, and no changes on the federal level, multiple states will be raising their minimum wages in … [Read more...] about US Minimum wage increase for 2023…..
US Economy
US House approves $1.7 trillion 2023 Spending Bill….
President Biden gets to sign it into law.... The vote was 225 to 201..... There will bve no government shutdown.... The House on Friday approved a roughly $1.7 trillion bill to fund the government through most of 2023, sending to President Biden a sprawling year-end … [Read more...] about US House approves $1.7 trillion 2023 Spending Bill….
Congress comes to a ‘deal’ on the 2023 Spending Bill….
Both parties do NOT want a Government shutdown..... Most of the lwamkaers will be happy... Some won't.... Some things made the cut... Some things did Not.... Democrats mostly ran the show on this.... After Jan.1? Things won't be this easy for Congress with … [Read more...] about Congress comes to a ‘deal’ on the 2023 Spending Bill….
There IS a immigrant worker shortfall in America….
WHAT??? Shortfall? You mean America NEEDS MORE immigrants labor and brains? A shortfall of immigrants is worsening widespread labor shortages and hobbling the U.S. economy at a time when more than 10 million jobs remain unfilled, particularly in low-paying and physically … [Read more...] about There IS a immigrant worker shortfall in America….
The next Fed interest rate increase should be smaller….
The view is a 4.25 to 4.5 percent hike.... Mortagage and other big ticket items borrowing rates will increase, but probably by a bit lower margin this time... Inflation IS still here even if gas prices have dropped.... And a Recession is also here along with mass job … [Read more...] about The next Fed interest rate increase should be smaller….
Beancounters…Inflation slowed?…..
Huh? Just because Gas prices dropped don't mean OTHER consumer prices came down.... They actually increased..... Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the pressures they continue to … [Read more...] about Beancounters…Inflation slowed?…..
American Business groups want Congress to do a Immigration Deal….
Yes.... American companies ARE acknowledging the FACT that the Unted States of America NEED immigrants to help it run and sustain it's economy.... Republicans may not see things that way.... But THAT IS the truth on the ground.... Effort's to get a Immigration deal … [Read more...] about American Business groups want Congress to do a Immigration Deal….
Gas Prices keep dropping…..
Ghee Wiz? Midterm's OVER and Gas (Oil) Prices drop like a stone, eh? I for one?... Do NOT believe this is a coincidence..... Gas prices are now at their lowest point since January. In February, prices shot up following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, as some turned … [Read more...] about Gas Prices keep dropping…..