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
The New York City Council changed its zoning laws last week, adding two ordinances that ensure real estate developers include units that are affordable to
After years of tightening regulations following the financial meltdown, new data released Monday showed large banks have slightly eased credit standards for mortgage loans over the past
Chances are your newsroom runs topical feature stories around each holiday. Census data can be a valuable tool to help you delve deeper and find more interesting angles for these topical stories.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ll use it as an example.
Backed by wealthy advocacy groups like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation, charter school proponents have long touted the schools
Some small business owners in your area may be unprepared to comply with requirements of the Affordable Care Act for the first time. These business
Limited access to financial resources often slows or impedes revitalization efforts in low-income communities. But several financial institutions provide financial services for local businesses, real-estate
House Speaker John Boehner’s shock resignation last week may lessen the chance of a government shutdown, some observers suggest. On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed
Reno, Nev., has been known primarily for three things through its history: as gold-rush town, a place to get a divorce, and gambling. Now, it
Bloomberg News has some fascinating data in this story about the demand for health care workers. Essentially, hospitals, clinics and other health care employers can’t
Nieman Lab has an interesting report on the digital listening habits of the audience for public radio stations. It appears that people are listening to
Drama is already unfolding on the clay courts at Roland-Garros as the French Open tennis tournament is underway this year. The Open also kicks off the sport’s
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