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Can tech IPOs save California's budget?
Adriene Hill Mar 1, 2012
California is looking forward to both the Yelp and Facebook IPOs in the near future. One analyst estimated it could bring as much as $2.5 billion to the financially struggling state.
New voters swinging Virginia from red to blue
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 29, 2012
When Barack Obama won Virginia in 2008, it was the first time a Democrat carried the traditionally GOP state in a presidential election since 1964. Thanks to an influx of new hip, young voters, the president could win Virginia again.
What Michigan means for the 2012 election
Jeremy Hobson Feb 24, 2012
Leading up to the Michigan state primary on Tuesday, we check in with host Jeremy Hobson about how people in Michigan are feeling about the economy.
How important are a presidential candidate's moral values?
Frank Newport Feb 23, 2012
Gallup asked Americans whether they value a candidate's moral values over his or her ability to fix the economy.
California budget surplus turns into shortfall
Julie Small Feb 22, 2012
The Golden State didn't collect as much income tax from wealthy residents as it had predicted.
Learning more about consumer sentiment
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan put together a consumer sentiment survey, which serves as an important economic indicator for the U.S.
Super PAC spending in Michigan and beyond
Eve Troeh Feb 21, 2012
Republican presidential candidates are spending millions on the state's airwaves. But those ads are more and more often not being paid for by official campaigns but by giant political action committees -- super PACs.
Where do campaign donations go?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 21, 2012
Wealthy donors who contribute to political campaigns get lots of media attention -- but not nearly as much attention is paid to how that money gets spent.
The economy's looking up, but can Obama take credit?
Megan McArdle Feb 16, 2012
Commentator Megan McArdle says no president has that much control over the economy.
What California hopes to get from China
Adriene Hill Feb 14, 2012
Los Angeles is on the agenda for Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping's U.S. visit. California and China have multiple ties, and this visit could set a standard for future negotiations.
