Vermont Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Most States Due To COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Vermont.
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In Washington State, So Far It's State Workers Who Have Felt The Budget Squeeze
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Washington.
Louisiana Has Lost A Greater Share Of Revenue Than Many States Due To COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Louisiana.
North Dakota Lawmakers Will Tap Into State Savings To Endure Through COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in North Dakota.
When Unemployment Benefits End, The Way Forward For Some Is Unclear
This week, the extent of the pandemic's toll on the U.S. economy came into better focus: The GDP shrank dramatically and another 1.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
Former White House Economic Advisor On Current Administration's Policies
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with former White House economic advisor Tomas Philipson. He was the acting chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers until he resigned in June.
Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?
The central bank has blunt instruments at its disposal, which are not tailored to economics of different racial groups. Biden wants the Fed to more explicitly factor in Black and Hispanic outcomes.
Unemployed People Tell Their Stories As CARES Act Benefits End
Millions of people are out of work and those being sustained through the CARES act the past several months face tough circumstances now that that money has run out.
New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dana Scott, a doctoral candidate in economics at Yale University, about her study that looked at whether expanded jobless benefits reduced incentives to look for work.
Pandemic-Weakened U.S. Economy Threatens Trump's Hopes For Reelection
The coronavirus continues to take a toll on the U.S. economy, endangering President Trump's chances for reelection. But the White House has done little to advance economic recovery efforts.