Biden's $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Set To Turbocharge U.S. Economy
Economists expect the additional federal spending, coupled with an improving public health picture, will jumpstart economic growth this year.
Economy
Texas Lifts Its State-Wide Mask Mandate, Some Businesses Disagree
Business may now operate at full capacity. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Self-Walbrick of Texas Tech Public Media and Arnoldo Richards, a restaurant owner in Houston, about mandates being lifted.
Young Farmers Face A Barrier Their Parents Didn't: Student Loan Debt
The average age of farmers in the U.S. is nearly 60 years old. That means younger farmers are urgently needed. A third of U.S. farmland is expected to change hands by 2035.
Performance Venues Wait For Aid From Earlier COVID-19 Relief Measure
A bailout for live music and other event venues passed in the last relief bill. But one month after applications were scheduled to launch, they have not, and many venues are barely hanging on.
News Brief: Relief Measure, Texas Mask Mandate, Big-Tech Critics
The House is expected to approve the COVID-19 relief bill. Texans are no longer required to wear masks in public. Biden is expected to hire two critics of big tech for roles in his administration.
Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums
If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums, and would boost the size of those subsidies.
Remote Forever: Workers Relocate In Pandemic, Forcing Employers To Adjust
With millions of Americans suddenly working remotely, some took the opportunity to move across the country — crossing their fingers that when it's safe to go back to the office, they won't have to.
Tyson Begins On-Site Vaccinations At Plants, Including Wilkesboro
Tyson Foods is vaccinating thousands of frontline workers at some of its plants across the country. This includes its large chicken processing complex in Wilkesboro.
What The $300 A Month Child Benefit Could Mean For A Family On The Edge
The monthly checks would mark a big shift in the federal government's approach to child poverty. One study estimates they could cut the number of poor children by half.
Post Office Can't Afford To Replace Entire Aging Gas-Powered Fleet With EVs
The U.S. Postal Service announced a half billion dollar contract to replace some of its older vehicles, but only a fraction will be electric powered. Environmentalists are disappointed.