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Tag Archives: Economy and Jobs

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Those fretting about the economy can rest easy after December jobs report

This report represents a record 99-straight months of job creation. Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, we have seen almost 5 million Americans find jobs.

January 4, 2019 in U.S..
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Influx of younger people to New Hampshire draws competing claims for credit

“It’s no wonder those in their 20s and 30s are flocking to New Hampshire. From investing in education, to creating a job-oriented economy that’s stronger than ever, New Hampshire has become a destination for success,” Gov. Chris Sununu wrote.

December 18, 2018 in TNR News.
U.S. Senate

Why does Bernie Sanders want to stop Americans from working and shopping at Walmart?

Sen. Bernie Sanders is back again, with yet another attempt to indirectly mandate the $15 an hour minimum wage. It’s called the Stop WALMART Act, or Stop Welfare for Any Large Monopoly Amassing Revenue from Taxpayers Act.

December 14, 2018 in U.S..
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McClaughry: GM’s small car layoff

It’s ironic that one of the GM models due for termination is the electric Chevy Volt. GM got into Volt production because the Obama administration decided that the cars were the answer to climate change.

December 13, 2018 in Commentary.
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Roper: New Hampshire is attracting young people

How come New Hampshire is successful in seducing twenty- and thirty-somethings while Vermont is one of only two states to see a net decline in population?

December 10, 2018 in Commentary.
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Moore: Storms have been a boon to our winter sports industry

I had the opportunity to speak with Molly Mahar, the president of Ski Vermont, and she could not be happier about the early start to our wonderland of winter.

December 4, 2018 in Commentary.
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Roper: Refocusing on Vermont after the national election

The rest of the nation is demonstrating that tax cuts and the removal of costly regulations lead to economic growth and prosperity. Vermont, however, is proving that high taxes and onerous regulations lead to economic stagnation, outmigration and increased poverty.

December 3, 2018 in Commentary.

Vermont gets ‘B’ on expanding the Family and Medical Leave Act for workers

A national workplace benefits organization has issued a report card on which states are expanding paid family leave benefits, but some Vermont business leaders say the assessment fails to represent a business perspective.

October 16, 2018 in TNR News.
Fraser Institute

McClaughry: Economic Freedom of the World 2018

These findings will displease socialists, but it’s hard to avoid the conclusion that more economic freedom, as thus defined, is a powerful propellant for economic and social wellbeing.

October 7, 2018 in U.S..
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Report: Vermonters earning less, but more have jobs

The grades are in for Vermont’s economic progress over the last two years, and the main takeaway is that household income is down, despite some hopeful signs.

October 2, 2018 in TNR News.
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Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 after workers pushed back at ‘robot’ culture

All full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal Amazon employees will now receive higher pay after the company announced Tuesday that it will raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.

October 2, 2018 in U.S..
The White House

Trump scores NAFTA deal after last-minute negotiations with Canada

The United States reached a trade deal with Mexico and Canada late Sunday night, providing President Donald Trump a crucial win as he has long promised to renegotiate the pact. All three countries voiced support for the new deal, called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

October 1, 2018 in U.S..

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