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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
 
Americans facing largest national debt ever, just as Biden announces student loan forgiveness
 
According to the latest press release from the Governor’s press office, Governor Roy Cooper pledged $1.2 million in taxpayer dollars to a battery company for their expansion.
According to the latest press release from the Governor’s press office, Governor Roy Cooper pledged $1.2 million in taxpayer dollars to a battery company for their expansion.
 
The Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury distributed $800 billion of emergency funding via the newly created Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to save businesses from permanent closure during the Covid pandemic.
The Small Business Administration and Department of Treasury distributed $800 billion of emergency funding via the newly created Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to save businesses from permanent closure during the Covid pandemic.
 
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
Yet 2.6 million more people would need to enter the labor force to match pre-pandemic labor force rates
 
Despite sky-high inflation, fears over energy costs and the possibility of stagflation, Pres. Biden says the country is on the economic rebound
Despite sky-high inflation, fears over energy costs and the possibility of stagflation, Pres. Biden says the country is on the economic rebound
 
Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan sends powerful but dangerous messages
 
According to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, unemployment rates decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in July.
According to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, unemployment rates decreased in all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in July.
 
State visitor spending in 2021 would have needed to be another $2 billion higher to break even with the 2019 record
State visitor spending in 2021 would have needed to be another $2 billion higher to break even with the 2019 record
 
Two Chatham County communities will soon be without twenty-seven homes, five businesses, and one church because the state of North Carolina is exercising its eminent domain powers to make way for VinFast, a startup Vietnamese auto company.
Two Chatham County communities will soon be without twenty-seven homes, five businesses, and one church because the state of North Carolina is exercising its eminent domain powers to make way for VinFast, a startup Vietnamese auto company.
 
With words not so complicated in clarity, but are proven beyond their capability to fathom in purpose; evidenced by their pejorative words of pure conjecture to corporately misunderstand the essential nature, the core machinations of those self-asserted issues important to their corporate identity.
With words not so complicated in clarity, but are proven beyond their capability to fathom in purpose; evidenced by their pejorative words of pure conjecture to corporately misunderstand the essential nature, the core machinations of those self-asserted issues important to their corporate identity.
 
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
 
Reports indicate that consumer spending is on the downturn, and the latest Civitas Poll shows Americans increasingly worried about their jobs
Reports indicate that consumer spending is on the downturn, and the latest Civitas Poll shows Americans increasingly worried about their jobs
 
On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act” into law. So how will North Carolinians be affected by the large, multi-faceted bill?
On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act” into law. So how will North Carolinians be affected by the large, multi-faceted bill?
 
The question isn’t whether a massive buildout of offshore wind capacity off North Carolina beaches would lead to fewer jobs and less economic growth than otherwise, but how extensive the losses would be
The question isn’t whether a massive buildout of offshore wind capacity off North Carolina beaches would lead to fewer jobs and less economic growth than otherwise, but how extensive the losses would be
 
Pres. Biden and Gov. Cooper tout government intervention to force offshore wind energy development off North Carolina beaches as a way to create jobs and grow the economy
Pres. Biden and Gov. Cooper tout government intervention to force offshore wind energy development off North Carolina beaches as a way to create jobs and grow the economy
 
Several Republican state attorneys general informed asset manager BlackRock last week that its shareholder activism efforts “may violate multiple state laws.”
Several Republican state attorneys general informed asset manager BlackRock last week that its shareholder activism efforts “may violate multiple state laws.”
 
The U.S. House and Senate voted along party lines to pass the latest tax and spend bill, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” (IRA) sending it to President Biden’s desk. Yesterday, with Biden’s signature, the bill became law.
The U.S. House and Senate voted along party lines to pass the latest tax and spend bill, “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” (IRA) sending it to President Biden’s desk. Yesterday, with Biden’s signature, the bill became law.
 
As tax reform heats up across the country, high-tax states should take notice
 
In an interview with Fox Business, Duke Energy CEO shares where the future of energy is heading for North Carolina
In an interview with Fox Business, Duke Energy CEO shares where the future of energy is heading for North Carolina
 
Last July the Biden administration instructed Americans to “relish” a supposed savings of 16 cents on a “4th of July BBQ.” Pres. Joe Biden then assured the nation that price increases were “temporary.”
Last July the Biden administration instructed Americans to “relish” a supposed savings of 16 cents on a “4th of July BBQ.” Pres. Joe Biden then assured the nation that price increases were “temporary.”
 
East Carolina University's ECU Pirates football team will compete in the FBS football season and in the NCAA Division. In addition, the Pirates will compete in the American Athletic Conference and play their home matches at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.
East Carolina University's ECU Pirates football team will compete in the FBS football season and in the NCAA Division. In addition, the Pirates will compete in the American Athletic Conference and play their home matches at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina.
 
How the IRS’ increase in funding could result in less money in your pockets
 
Fishing communities in every coastal state have tried to alert the Biden administration to offshore wind energy’s threat to their industry and marine habitats, biodiversity, and oceanography
Fishing communities in every coastal state have tried to alert the Biden administration to offshore wind energy’s threat to their industry and marine habitats, biodiversity, and oceanography
 
Lower income taxes allow people to keep more of their hard-earned money and spend it on their needs
Lower income taxes allow people to keep more of their hard-earned money and spend it on their needs
 
Bidenflation is hitting Americans across the board, according to a new study.
Bidenflation is hitting Americans across the board, according to a new study.
 
The “Inflation Reduction Act” would be a disaster for many. Taxes would rise for nearly every income group, devastating low-income households in particular.
The “Inflation Reduction Act” would be a disaster for many. Taxes would rise for nearly every income group, devastating low-income households in particular.
 
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
Scratching Beneath the Surface Reveals a Struggling Labor Market
 
With so many changes taking place at once, it can be difficult to see where exactly the finance sector is headed. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how loans are shaping the future of the finance industry and why these changes are inevitable.
With so many changes taking place at once, it can be difficult to see where exactly the finance sector is headed. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at how loans are shaping the future of the finance industry and why these changes are inevitable.
 
North Carolina has one of the best rainy-day funds in the country, according to a Pewstrust.org article.
North Carolina has one of the best rainy-day funds in the country, according to a Pewstrust.org article.
 
Worries over impact of recession grows as Meta, Alphabet look to restrict or freeze hiring
Worries over impact of recession grows as Meta, Alphabet look to restrict or freeze hiring
 
In addition to the inflation tax, the tax burden would also hit poor the hardest
 
The NC Chamber's general counsel claims a group of state "business leaders" misrepresented the Chamber chair's role in the Leandro school funding case.
The NC Chamber's general counsel claims a group of state "business leaders" misrepresented the Chamber chair's role in the Leandro school funding case.
 
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