Business & Economy
Business & Economy
‘Illegal To Essential’: How The Coronavirus Is Boosting The Legal Cannabis Industry
More than 20 states designated marijuana businesses essential during the coronavirus shutdown. Cannabis activists say it’s a remarkable development, given that it remains illegal under federal law. Continue Reading ‘Illegal To Essential’: How The Coronavirus Is Boosting The Legal Cannabis Industry
Jay Inslee Is Running For A 3rd Term. Here’s What His Opponents Think Of His Coronavirus Response
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has been called “an example of effective crisis leadership.” Not all Washingtonians agree that Inslee has done well — especially the people who want his job. Continue Reading Jay Inslee Is Running For A 3rd Term. Here’s What His Opponents Think Of His Coronavirus Response
Surge In Unemployment Continues As Clunky State Systems Await Upgrades
Fresh numbers of initial claims for jobless benefits showed some moderation in the past week in the staggering wave of layoffs across the Northwest caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But the level of unemployment claims continues to hover at record levels, as reported Thursday by the state labor and employment departments of Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Continue Reading Surge In Unemployment Continues As Clunky State Systems Await Upgrades
10 Years Of Spectacular U.S. Job Growth Nearly Wiped Out In 4 Weeks
The number of people filing for unemployment climbed by another 5.2 million, as the toll of the nation’s economic dive continues to mount. In the past four weeks, 22 million have filed claims. Continue Reading 10 Years Of Spectacular U.S. Job Growth Nearly Wiped Out In 4 Weeks
In Washington And Beyond, When Will It Start To Get Back To Normal? Experts Weigh In
After weeks of extraordinary efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Washington state officials are beginning to talk more openly about easing social distancing restrictions and a sequential unlocking of the economy. Continue Reading In Washington And Beyond, When Will It Start To Get Back To Normal? Experts Weigh In
Report: Adding President’s Name To Checks Will Delay Them. IRS Says They’re On Schedule
The IRS said the economic relief payments “are going out on schedule, as planned, without delay.” The Washington Post reported that Trump’s name would be included on the checks, an unprecedented step. Continue Reading Report: Adding President’s Name To Checks Will Delay Them. IRS Says They’re On Schedule
Washington-Oregon-California Governors Announce ‘Pact’ For Reopening Economies
With President Donald Trump suggesting he has authority to unilaterally re-open businesses around the country, West Coast governors on Monday presented a united front, saying they’ll only lift restrictions when public health data suggests they can. Continue Reading Washington-Oregon-California Governors Announce ‘Pact’ For Reopening Economies
Great Recession Recovery Effort Shaped A Key Part Of Joe Biden’s Record
Facing economic peril in 2009, “Sheriff Joe” Biden was in charge of how federal stimulus dollars were spent. It’s experience he may compare with President Trump’s response to the coronavirus. Continue Reading Great Recession Recovery Effort Shaped A Key Part Of Joe Biden’s Record
White House Seeks To Lower Foreign Guest Farmworker Pay To Help U.S. Farm Owners
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is working with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to see how wage rates for immigrant farmworkers can be reduced. Critics say it will hurt all workers. Continue Reading White House Seeks To Lower Foreign Guest Farmworker Pay To Help U.S. Farm Owners
Elected Officials, Construction Industry Want Jay Inslee To Classify Home Building As ‘Essential’
Construction industry advocates are asking Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to allow more home building to continue under his “stay home, stay healthy” order meant to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Elected Officials, Construction Industry Want Jay Inslee To Classify Home Building As ‘Essential’
In Northwest States, Newly Jobless Wait For Unemployment Systems To Catch Up
There are hundreds of thousands of additional jobless workers waiting in the wings to file claims, including part-time and gig economy workers and self-employed who qualify under expanded federal benefits. But they are temporarily frozen out. The wait for overloaded unemployment systems to catch up is leaving some of them frustrated or anxious. Continue Reading In Northwest States, Newly Jobless Wait For Unemployment Systems To Catch Up
Massive Job Losses Continue As 17 Million File For Unemployment In 3 Weeks
The number of people seeking jobless benefits shot up again last week, as 6.6 million more of the unemployed filed first-time claims. Much of the economy has shut down, leaving millions out of work. Continue Reading Massive Job Losses Continue As 17 Million File For Unemployment In 3 Weeks
