Economy

Economy

Examining Right-To-Work Laws Impact On Income And Economic Growth

2:58pm March 30, 2015

Last week, Morning Edition aired a piece about right-to-work laws in Kentucky. To clarify some assertions made in the piece, Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, of the Brookings Institution.

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Economy

NC Movie Advocates Shift Focus To Grant Program

8:19pm March 29, 2015

by Michael Burke

Film supporters have changed their tactics to lobby for more money in the grant program. Many people in favor of the old film tax credit program are moving in this direction rather than trying

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Mourners pay their respects to Singapore's former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew on Friday. Lee, who died last week at age 91, led Singapore's economic transformation.

How Singapore Became One Of The Richest Places On Earth

10:33am March 29, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The founder of modern Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, used both free-market principles and strong central planning to transform the tiny former British colony into an economic powerhouse.

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Census Data Prove It: We Prefer Sunshine And Golf Carts

3:17pm March 27, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

A new Census Bureau report suggests many Americans would rather be driving a golf cart than shoveling a drive. Last year, Florida was home to six of the 20 fastest-growing metro areas in the nation.

A Teamsters union from Lexington, Ky., was on hand as Warren County became the first county in the U.S. to pass a local right-to-work law.

Kentucky Right-To-Work Battle Shifts To Counties

7:21am March 27, 2015

by Lisa Autry

While 25 states have passed right-to-work laws, Democrats in the Kentucky Legislature have long blocked attempts to pass a bill. Now, there's a county-by-county effort to pass these laws locally.

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Tax preparation software doesn't always calculate the complexity of Affordable Care Act subsidies and credits properly.

Affordable Care Act Makes This Tax Season Painful For Many

5:08pm March 26, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

Figuring out the penalty for not signing up for health insurance is just one complication. Tax filers who made more money last year than they anticipated may have to pay back some of their subsidy.

High-Deductible Health Plans Cut Costs, At Least For Now

5:07pm March 26, 2015

by Jay Hancock

Health plans that require people to pay thousands of dollars up front cut costs in the first three years, a study finds. But no one knows if costs will rise later as people avoid preventive care.

A riot late last month forced officials to close the Willacy County Correcitonal Center in Wallcy County, Texas.

Closure Of Private Prison Forces Texas County To Plug Financial Gap

9:17am March 26, 2015

by John Burnett

A riot at a private immigration prison in Willacy County, Texas, forced officials to close the facility and relocate 2,800 inmates. But it also left the county with a $2.3 million budget shortfall.

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Developer Proposes New Design Plan For Hobbs-Friendly Center

8:08pm March 24, 2015

by Keri Brown

The developer of a proposed shopping center at the corner of Hobbs Road and Friendly Avenue in Greensboro is presenting his new design plan to homeowners.

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For Banks 'Too Big To Jail,' Prosecutors Count On A Promise To Behave

2:49pm March 24, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

A conviction can be fatal for a big company. So in some cases prosecutors have been holding off on punishing firms that have broken the law. In return, the companies vow to clean up their act.

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