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Red Texas is flush, blue California has a deficit, but it's more about economics than politics
by
Matt Levin
Jan 11, 2023
Fewer tech millionaires were minted in 2022, hurting California's bottom line, while in Texas, the oil and gas industry boomed.
What's next for the Democrats' economic agenda?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 11, 2022
Roosevelt Forward CEO Felicia Wong says the party isn't necessarily out of options even if Republicans take Congress.
Liz Truss leaves behind a chaotic U.K. economy
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 20, 2022
As British Prime Minister Liz Truss steps down, what's next for the U.K.'s economy?
An Arizona ballot measure would expose hidden spending in politics
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 11, 2022
Proposition 211 would make political nonprofits disclose the names of original donors who spend beyond certain thresholds.
Partisan gerrymandering can reduce access to credit, study finds
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 20, 2022
Lawmakers from politically drawn districts feel less pressure to cater to voters and exert less pressure on lenders, a researcher says.
Taking stock of Congress members' portfolios
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 16, 2022
A new report on stock trading by members of Congress reveals possible conflicts of interest.
Crypto's growth spawns a Washington debate: Who should regulate it?
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 8, 2022
A bill would put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in charge. Some consumer advocates back the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For public good, not for profit.
Boston Consulting CEO on the ties between business and politics
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 25, 2021
Rich Lesser said the business world is ready to find common ground with the Biden administration.
The one place in Washington, D.C., where bipartisanship is flourishing
Dec 8, 2020
The biggest, most lucrative lobbying firms in Washington are bipartisan.
Political groups spend millions to turn out new voters
Sep 15, 2020
Finding and educating previously unregistered voters — and getting them to the polls — is an expensive business.