By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – Unemployed people who get a job would receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 under legislation spearheaded by Republicans in the N.C. General Assembly. “We’ve got to get our folks back to work,” said…
By David N. Bass Raleigh, NC – An executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday, May 21, requires recipients of unemployment benefits to prove they are searching for work to continue receiving benefits. The move makes North Carolina…
by John Hood Raleigh, NC – During the month of May, 38 states saw their unemployment rates drop as governments eased COVID-19 restrictions and allowed more businesses to open and individuals return to work. In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper…
By Kevin Roche Here are some quick summaries of news articles and op-ed type columns, which bring a ray of reality into the discussion. These I generally select because if you want the hell scared out of you about how…
By Kevin Roche Here are a few numbers. Unemployment claims filed in just the last three weeks, over 17 million. Actual number of likely job losses, over 20 million. (ZH Post) The percent of mortgages on which payments are not…