More corporations are finding it makes sense to their bottom lines to keep manufacturing onshore versus outsourcing entire operations overseas. This blog explores five story
From consumer spending to international economic data, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis provides data and information on a range of topics from the regional
Technology has made it easier for workers to connect with side jobs and projects in the digital marketplace where employees and customers can request services on demand.
From food service workers to business professionals and hospitality personnel, the Bureau of Labor Statistics under the U.S. Department of Labor provides plenty of data
The Bureau of Economic Analysis within the U.S. Department of Commerce provides official macroeconomic and industry statistics, providing journalists with a goldmine of statistics and
Watch this video to learn interesting facts about women’s influence on the economy and get resources for further reporting.
On Monday, the governors of California and New York each signed legislation that will gradually boost the minimum wage in those states to $15 an
There’s plenty of coverage on the gig economy: good, bad, “disruptive.” But at the center of the gig economy is the shifting way the American
Since the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, many media organizations are following the tussle between President Obama and Congress about naming a successor
Each winter, some regions brace for major weather events and blizzards that can dramatically affect local and national economies. Some storms bring with them dangerous
Wages, overtime regulations, paid sick time and paternity leave are hot-button national issues. Labor and employment reporters cover current events and policy changes in Washington related to
As sources, economists can help you better understand the economy and explain the impact of economic policy to your audience. If you cover business, money or
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