Southern California unemployment at 4%, lowest in 33 months
BY: Jonathan Lansner
looking at newly released state data, found joblessness in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties declined from 4.4% in August and 6.9% a year earlier. It was 4.4% in February 2020, the month before the coronavirus upended the economy. The last time the rate was lower was in December 2019, when it fell to 3.9%.
BY: Jonathan Lansner
looking at newly released state data, found joblessness in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties declined from 4.4% in August and 6.9% a year earlier. It was 4.4% in February 2020, the month before the coronavirus upended the economy. The last time the rate was lower was in December 2019, when it fell to 3.9%.
The latest U.S. winter outlook spells trouble for dry California
By: Hayley Smith
A warm, dry winter is in store for much of California as La Niña conditions are slated to persist through at least January, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Groups Predict Trade Momentum to Slow Due to Multiple Shocks on Global Economy
By: Susanne T. Stirling
WTO economists attributed the slowdown to multiple shocks on the global economy as import demand softens, Europe deals with high energy prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war, monetary policy tightens in the United States, China continues its zero-COVID policy, and food insecurity and debt plagues developing countries.
By: Susanne T. Stirling
WTO economists attributed the slowdown to multiple shocks on the global economy as import demand softens, Europe deals with high energy prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war, monetary policy tightens in the United States, China continues its zero-COVID policy, and food insecurity and debt plagues developing countries.
How the Construction Industry Is Working to Increase Diversity and Inclusion
By: Rick Wade
Disparities in infrastructure have cost too many communities valuable resources, time, effort, and money, leading to fewer opportunities for economic growth. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act can transform these underserved communities and improve quality of life for all people.
By: Rick Wade
Disparities in infrastructure have cost too many communities valuable resources, time, effort, and money, leading to fewer opportunities for economic growth. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act can transform these underserved communities and improve quality of life for all people.
Quick Take: How the FTC’s Broken Administrative Adjudication Process Damages American Business and Violates the Rule of Law
By: Sean Heather
The U.S. Constitution requires federal agencies to respect due process. Due process, in turn, requires that those accused of wrongdoing must receive an impartial hearing before a neutral decision-maker. However, both in structure and in practice, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) violates this basic principle of fairness—to the detriment of all Americans.
By: Sean Heather
The U.S. Constitution requires federal agencies to respect due process. Due process, in turn, requires that those accused of wrongdoing must receive an impartial hearing before a neutral decision-maker. However, both in structure and in practice, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) violates this basic principle of fairness—to the detriment of all Americans.