Stimulus payments curbed poverty growth during pandemic, census shows
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
The share of Americans in poverty rose slightly to 11.4% in 2020, but COVID-19 relief payments eased losses for many, census data showed.
US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
San Marcos group announces effort to decriminalize marijuana
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
The group will start collecting signatures in January to petition for the proposition to be added to next November’s ballot.
Shoppers put healthy items in carts to avoid judgment, survey says
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
40 percent of shoppers say they are only putting healthy items in their carts to avoid being judged at the checkout line.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
Williamson County, City of Taylor give approval for Samsung facility
In a joint meeting Wednesday, officials talked about how both the city and county would benefit from having a facility like the Samsung plant.
In a joint meeting Wednesday, officials talked about how both the city and county would benefit from having a facility like the Samsung plant.
Portland postpones move to ban Texas travel, trade to protest abortion law
The trade and travel ban was intended to voice opposition to new abortion restrictions that took effect in Texas last week.
The trade and travel ban was intended to voice opposition to new abortion restrictions that took effect in Texas last week.
Few options for jobless Americans after pandemic unemployment benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
Senate’s $3.5T budget: What you need to know
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Congressional democrats hope to pass a $3.5 trillion budget this fall aimed at improving housing, education, climate change and other initiatives.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
The nationwide ban on evictions is over. Here’s what Texas renters need to know
There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.
There’s $1 billion in rental assistance available to struggling Texas tenants. But for many renters, getting the help they need depends on where they live.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Retirement savings for older workers falling short
One-third of workers ages 62 to 66 have zero in retirement savings.
One-third of workers ages 62 to 66 have zero in retirement savings.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option
Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards.
Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards.
Laid-off Tesla employee frustrated with EDD, hires bot to make calls
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.
Desmond Sylva, 39, was so frustrated about reaching the Employment Development Department to find out why he wasn't getting his unemployment check after being laid off as a Tesla production associate in Fremont, he hired a bot.