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From tax hikes to gun bans and plenty of woke to go around, it's pedal to the metal in Richmond.
Published: Friday, January 30th, 2026 @ 10:25 am By: Daily Wire
From tax hikes to gun bans and plenty of woke to go around, it's pedal to the metal in Richmond.
 
Speedway imposes huge price hike while oil prices are falling nationally
Published: Monday, October 28th, 2024 @ 11:15 am By: John Steed
Speedway imposes huge price hike while oil prices are falling nationally
 
Residents of the Village of Bald Head Island, a small community located off the coast of Brunswick County, are facing a substantial 21% tax hike as part of the recently approved budget by council.
Residents of the Village of Bald Head Island, a small community located off the coast of Brunswick County, are facing a substantial 21% tax hike as part of the recently approved budget by council.
 
"New York is the most unequal state with the most billionaires in it."
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
Published: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 @ 4:50 pm By: Daily Wire
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
 
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
Published: Sunday, August 13th, 2023 @ 12:10 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday, despite easing inflationary pressures.
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
Published: Friday, May 19th, 2023 @ 12:35 pm By: Daily Wire
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, marking a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation, even as the financial sector contends with the collapse of three medium-sized regional banks.
 
While tax increases and utility rate hikes have been stopped, budget shenanigans continue.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 @ 9:32 pm By: Gary Ceres
While tax increases and utility rate hikes have been stopped, budget shenanigans continue.
 
Nestlé, the largest food and drink company in the world, raised prices by a collective 9.8% in the first three months of the year as inflationary pressures increased input costs for the business.
Published: Monday, May 15th, 2023 @ 12:38 pm By: Daily Wire
Nestlé, the largest food and drink company in the world, raised prices by a collective 9.8% in the first three months of the year as inflationary pressures increased input costs for the business.
 
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
Get ready to see higher electricity bills if the North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a requested price hike by Duke Energy Progress.
 
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1. The utility is also seeking a rate hike for commercial and industrial customers. Rates would increase by 12.1% and 15.2%.
 
Stocks slid after officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, continuing a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation and marking caution from policymakers given recent tumult in the banking sector.
Published: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 @ 4:44 am By: Daily Wire
Stocks slid after officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate on Wednesday, continuing a slowdown from previous rate hikes meant to combat inflation and marking caution from policymakers given recent tumult in the banking sector.
 
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank would continue to increase the target federal funds rate as inflationary pressures remain elevated.
Published: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 @ 12:18 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned lawmakers on Tuesday that the central bank would continue to increase the target federal funds rate as inflationary pressures remain elevated.
 
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
Public school employees who commit sexual offenses against students would face harsher penalties under a bill passed Feb. 21 by the North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee.
 
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
 
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
Officials at the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25% increase in the target federal funds rate, marking a slowdown from previous 0.75% and 0.5% rate hikes meant to combat inflation.
 
They've already caused Duke to request a large rate hike
Like Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, it is great to hike with your dog anywhere. If you have a treasured local spot to take your dog on outings you know you live in the best state for hiking with your dog.
Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 @ 10:35 am By: ENC NOW
Like Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, it is great to hike with your dog anywhere. If you have a treasured local spot to take your dog on outings you know you live in the best state for hiking with your dog.
 
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked during a Wednesday speech that central bankers will likely slow their implementation of contractionary monetary policy this month.
Published: Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 @ 4:36 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked during a Wednesday speech that central bankers will likely slow their implementation of contractionary monetary policy this month.
 
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
Local governments turning to bonds and sales tax referendums due to rising interest rates and inflation.
 
Following the publication of an influential paper presented at an ecumenical conference exploring Isaac's troubled relationship with his father Abraham, most historians now believe that Isaac found excuses to avoid hikes, camping trips, and father-son wilderness outings
Following the publication of an influential paper presented at an ecumenical conference exploring Isaac's troubled relationship with his father Abraham, most historians now believe that Isaac found excuses to avoid hikes, camping trips, and father-son wilderness outings
 
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to release Consumer Price Index data Thursday morning that will indicate whether rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have had a meaningful impact on inflation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to release Consumer Price Index data Thursday morning that will indicate whether rate hikes from the Federal Reserve have had a meaningful impact on inflation.
 
Large COLA this year caused by inflation will likely mean Social Security tax hikes or benefit cuts in the near future
Large COLA this year caused by inflation will likely mean Social Security tax hikes or benefit cuts in the near future
 
The unemployment rate reached 3.7% in the month of October as payrolls rose by 261,000, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The unemployment rate reached 3.7% in the month of October as payrolls rose by 261,000, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
 
Speedway bumps price for unleaded up to $4.38
Published: Monday, November 7th, 2022 @ 4:49 pm By: John Steed
Speedway bumps price for unleaded up to $4.38
 
Inflation in the U.S. soared 8.2% in September, and while President Joe Biden blames it on “Putin’s price hike,” Americans blame him by a wide majority.
Inflation in the U.S. soared 8.2% in September, and while President Joe Biden blames it on “Putin’s price hike,” Americans blame him by a wide majority.
 
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate 0.75% on Wednesday afternoon, sending the Dow Jones falling more than 500 points.
Published: Sunday, September 25th, 2022 @ 7:49 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate 0.75% on Wednesday afternoon, sending the Dow Jones falling more than 500 points.
 
A new report undermines the Biden administration’s claims that nobody could have prepared for the so-called “Putin Price Hike” and resulting supply chain issues caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Published: Sunday, August 28th, 2022 @ 3:37 pm By: Daily Wire
A new report undermines the Biden administration’s claims that nobody could have prepared for the so-called “Putin Price Hike” and resulting supply chain issues caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
 
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that he would support an interest rate hike of 0.75% or higher in reaction to high inflation.
Published: Monday, July 25th, 2022 @ 12:54 am By: Daily Wire
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that he would support an interest rate hike of 0.75% or higher in reaction to high inflation.
 
Small businesses across the country are in danger due to Democrats’ Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) proposal. With this legislation, 66 percent of small businesses in North Carolina are in at risk of taking the blow from Joe Biden’s tax hike – that’s over 2.2 million jobs on the line.
Small businesses across the country are in danger due to Democrats’ Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) proposal. With this legislation, 66 percent of small businesses in North Carolina are in at risk of taking the blow from Joe Biden’s tax hike – that’s over 2.2 million jobs on the line.
 
Thom Tillis and Mitch McConnell voted for it in fake ''infrastructure'' bill
Published: Thursday, July 7th, 2022 @ 3:18 pm By: John Steed
Thom Tillis and Mitch McConnell voted for it in fake ''infrastructure'' bill
 
On the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was not the primary driver of inflation in America, President Biden attempted to shift the blame for inflation on someone else, whining on Twitter again about “Putin’s Price Hike.”
Published: Monday, July 4th, 2022 @ 1:24 am By: Daily Wire
On the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was not the primary driver of inflation in America, President Biden attempted to shift the blame for inflation on someone else, whining on Twitter again about “Putin’s Price Hike.”
 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday for the first time since January 2021 amid dismal inflation news and an aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 7:59 pm By: Daily Wire
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 30,000 on Thursday for the first time since January 2021 amid dismal inflation news and an aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
 
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would hike interest rates by 0.75% — the boldest action since 1994.
Published: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 12:01 pm By: Daily Wire
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would hike interest rates by 0.75% — the boldest action since 1994.
 
Coming this fall
Published: Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 @ 7:37 am By: Countrygirl1411
Gloria Williams, the woman who allegedly abandoned her three kids to live in an apartment with the corpse of their dead brother, saw her bail increased dramatically after it was revealed she continued to collect welfare for the children.
Published: Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 9:14 pm By: Daily Wire
Gloria Williams, the woman who allegedly abandoned her three kids to live in an apartment with the corpse of their dead brother, saw her bail increased dramatically after it was revealed she continued to collect welfare for the children.
 
This morning saw the release of inflation numbers for April, and – while down slightly from March – prices continue to rise at historic levels.
This morning saw the release of inflation numbers for April, and – while down slightly from March – prices continue to rise at historic levels.
 

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