An independent hairstylist reflects on her newfound respect for small-business ownership after a year on her own.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, nearly half of Asian Americans who were unemployed had been out of work for more than six months.
In theory, they make travel safer for all. In practice, they may deepen inequities around who gets to be vaccinated and mobile.
Delaware Steel President Lisa Goldenberg talks soaring steel prices and the possibility of a Biden infrastructure bill.
And many of their bosses are eager for them them to travel again, too.
Some states got an unexpected bump from tobacco taxes. The number of people smoking has declined steadily, except in 2020.
“That money is essentially spoken for,” Susana Mendoza says of the $7.5 billion coming to the state from the American Rescue Plan.
The agency did not set safety rules for COVID-19 under the previous administration.
Treasury chief Yellen said the relief package may help the economy return to full employment in 2022. Officials are also concerned with other measures of financial hardship and inequality.
Green energy, internet connectivity and new school buildings are likely to be on the agenda for the White House and Democrats.
