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New government rule restricts who can be considered an independent contractor
Jan 10, 2024
The likely outcome of the rule is to designate more people as employees. That has some employers through the gig economy worried.
Some U.S. manufacturers are still benefiting from Trump-era tariffs
Jun 16, 2023
The Biden administration hasn’t removed Trump’s tariffs on steel or aluminum — to the benefit of some U.S. manufacturers.
Federal money withheld from "sanctuary cities" back in play
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 29, 2021
For some jurisdictions, the grant money is the biggest source of federal law enforcement funding.
New rule lets companies treat some employees as gig workers
Jan 7, 2021
Usually there are lots of benefits and protections that come with being an employee instead of a gig worker, like being paid the minimum wage.
What we know about the latest plan for more COVID relief
Dec 18, 2020
Direct payments in the range of $600 and extra unemployment benefits around $300 per week are on the table.
DACA ruling protects recipients and allows for new applicants
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 9, 2020
But Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status is still temporary, and offers no clear path to citizenship.
GM makes U-turn in Trump's fight over California emissions
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 24, 2020
GM had previously sided with the Trump administration in a legal fight over California setting its own emissions standards.
For public good, not for profit.
Four Seasons Total Landscaping is cashing in on Trump team's news conference
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 9, 2020
Not to be confused with the Four Seasons hotel.
Federal court blocks Trump's cuts on food stamps
by
David Brancaccio
, Erika Beras
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 19, 2020
The Trump administration's plan would have ended food stamps for nearly 700,000 unemployed people.
What does a census undercount mean for state and local governments?
by
David Brancaccio
, Jasmine Garsd
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 14, 2020
Those most in need of federal funding could be left out of the census count.