FOX 7 Discussion: Study shows LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would help Texas economic recovery
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.
Economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about his recent study that shows an LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination law would bring hundreds of thousands of new jobs to Texas.
New Amazon fulfillment center to bring 1,000 jobs to Pflugerville
The new fulfillment center will add to the already expansive network of over 20,000 Texans that are employed by Amazon.
The new fulfillment center will add to the already expansive network of over 20,000 Texans that are employed by Amazon.
$41 million in federal funds going to Texas cities for COVID-19 response
The first round of federal funds will be awarded as soon as this week.
The first round of federal funds will be awarded as soon as this week.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payments
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
You may be owed interest on your tax refund, IRS says
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it.
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it.
Downtown LA's Nimbus Coffee sees magical jump in sales amid Black Lives Matter movement
Many Black-owned businesses are seeing a boost in sales due to the Black Lives Matter movement, including Nimbus Coffee, a Harry Potter-themed coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles that makes its muggle patrons feel the magic of Hogwarts.
Many Black-owned businesses are seeing a boost in sales due to the Black Lives Matter movement, including Nimbus Coffee, a Harry Potter-themed coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles that makes its muggle patrons feel the magic of Hogwarts.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”
US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
Austin city manager proposes $4.2B budget, including reducing APD's budget by $11.3M
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
In June, Cronk revealed key changes in the works for the 2021 budget regarding the Austin Police Department.
Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid coronavirus pandemic
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.
States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.