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Tribes plan for COVID relief spending, brace for challenges
Jun 7, 2021
The American Rescue Plan provides $20 billion in aid, but problems with the previous CARES Act rollout have made tribes vigilant.
Are you thinking about switching industries after the pandemic?
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Andie Corban
Jun 4, 2021
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Adding up the economic benefits of volunteering during a pandemic
Jun 4, 2021
One study found the net benefit from a British health service volunteer program equated to a $627 million boost for the economy.
Biden administration rolls out new vaccine incentives
Jun 4, 2021
About 63% of Americans have gotten at least one vaccine dose. The Biden administration wants to get to 70% by July 4.
Hiring was solid in May, but again not as high as expected
Jun 4, 2021
The pace of hiring picked up in May, with U.S. employers adding 559,000 jobs, but it missed economists' forecasts.
Unemployment claims drop for 5th week in a row
Jun 3, 2021
The Labor Department said Thursday that jobless claims dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Restaurants find tech adopted during the pandemic serves them well
Jun 3, 2021
One restaurant says a QR code system for ordering means it can hire fewer people to wait on customers –– and it can pay those people more.
For public good, not for profit.
How the hospitality industry is trying to lure workers
May 31, 2021
Many are offering bonuses. Some are pounding the streets for leads. And potential employees suggest being nicer to workers.
Shortages of bikes, kayaks, and workers: How tourists attractions in the Black Hills are bracing for crowds
May 31, 2021
Like other areas of the country that depend on tourism, the South Dakota region is expecting bigger-than-usual crowds.
Nashville music industry wants more help with reopening from city
May 31, 2021
In "Music City," independent venues and musicians say they could use more resources to bring audiences back.