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Florida economists cite COVID-19 in shaving projected population growth
A sign welcomes visitors to Florida. Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.com By John Haughey (The Center Square) – The subprime mortgage…
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New Hampshire posts record low number of bankruptcy filings in June
Shoppers, some wearing protective masks, wait in line May 14, 2020, outside a Home Depot store in Londonderry, N.H. Charles…
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Quick hits: Ohio news in brief for Monday, July 20
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, takes off a mask during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on “COVID-19/Unemployment Insurance” on Capitol…
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Applications open Tuesday for $1.25 million in COVID-10 aid for small farms
Farmer Randy Miller is shown with his soybeans, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his farm in Lacona, Iowa. AP Photo/Julie…
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Nevada could deplete unemployment fund in coming weeks
A worker walks by a sign with guidelines for protection from COVID-19 as construction continues at Allegiant Stadium, future home…
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Louisiana rental assistance program paused due to overwhelming demand
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in downtown Washington, D.C. Mark Van Scyoc | Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs…
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Cattle industry battles lower market prices amid COVID-19 pandemic; ‘Will have far-reaching effects’
A cowboy leads Texas longhorns from their pens during the daily cattle drive in Fort Worth, Texas. James Kirkikis _…
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Study: Illinoisans third most in need of loans during pandemic
Shutterstock photo By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With the unemployment rate hovering over 14 percent in Illinois during…
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DNR seeks further assurances from Enbridge over Line 5 risks
An extended shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 will result in higher prices at the gas pump, according to a Marathon…
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New Hampshire ranks 6th lowest in WalletHub study of 2020 state tax burdens
(The Center Square) – New Hampshire came in sixth lowest in a new study by WalletHub that examines the level of tax burdens imposed…
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Densest areas of New York City provide snapshot into PPP mega loans
The island of Manhattan seen from the air. TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com By Dave Fidlin (The Center Square) – A venerable clothier,…
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Florida, national restaurant associations lobby for federal assistance
Diners sit at an outdoor restaurant, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Fort Myers, Fla. Elise Amendola / AP By John…
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Cooper calls on Congress to provide more federal aid for North Carolina
Gov. Roy Cooper speaks during a briefing on North Carolina’s coronavirus pandemic response Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the North…
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For every one new regulation created in Washington, D.C., seven have been rolled back
President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Patrick Semansky…
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Congressional leaders receive at least $1 million in pension payouts paid for by taxpayers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, bump elbows as they…
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Michigan unemployment in June falls 6.5 percent since May, still above ‘Great Recession’ levels
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 9 gives an update on COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Image courtesy of Michigan State Police…
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Report: UIA alleged stealing sparks investigation; state hires Deloitte to improve systems
Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Steve Gray testifies in front of the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic on June 24. …
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State partners with vendor that has history of exposing social security numbers
Regional headquarters of global accounting firm and financial advisor Deloitte in Perth, Western Australia. Shutterstock.com / Rob Bayer By Scott…
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Colorado’s 10.5% unemployment rate slightly lower than national rate
A woman wearing a face mask exits a United States Post Office on South Broadway past a hiring sign as…
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With federal funding at stake, Pritzker urges everyone to complete Census
Matt Rourke / AP By Kevin Bessler (The Center Square) – With hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding…
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COVID-19 closures could push residential property tax bills higher in coming years
A housing development in Hoffman Estates. AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera By Cole Lauterbach (The Center Square) – The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Even with some improvement, high unemployment numbers could linger
A man walks past a retail store that is going out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic in Winnetka,…
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If Madigan allegations true, Pritzker says speaker ‘has to resign’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference on Monday. Courtesy of BlueRoomStream (The Center Square) – Should the allegations…
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Minnesota unemployment in June rises 3,006 from prior week
A man writes down information in front of and Illinois Department of Employment Security office in Chicago on Thursday, April…
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Wisconsin unemployment in June rises slightly from prior week
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s website directs people who need unemployment to file online. Benjamin Yount/The Center Square By…
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Audit: Wisconsin unemployment office overpaid millions multiple times
The Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. Shutterstock photo By Benjamin Yount (The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s Legislative Audit Bureau…
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Louisiana launches $24 million rental assistance program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in downtown Washington, D.C. Mark Van Scyoc | Shutterstock.com By David Jacobs…
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Louisiana Gov. Edwards signs tax breaks, rural broadband measures
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks to the Louisiana Municipal Association on Feb. 5, 2020. By David Jacobs | The Center…
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Ohio unemployment in June falls 23,000 from prior week
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, takes off a mask during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on “COVID-19/Unemployment Insurance” on Capitol…
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Georgia Lottery transfers $1.23B for education in fiscal year 2020
Dominique James / Shutterstock.com By Nyamekye Daniel (The Center Square) – The Georgia Lottery collected $30 million more for education…
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