Economy

Nearly half of small businesses are in hiring freeze, citing inflation and costs

(The Center Square) – Nearly half of small business owners are not willing to hire because of labor costs and “skyrocketing inflation,” a newly released small business report shows. The… Read More

State Government

Illinois Chamber: Record inflation hurting large and small businesses

(The Center Square) – Illinois businesses are reeling from record high inflation. The yearly inflation rate hit 8.5% in March – a four-decade high, according to the U.S. Department of… Read More

National

Number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck jumps 7 percent, report shows

(The Center Square) – A growing number of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck despite increasing wages, a newly released report found. PYMNTS and Lending Club released the report, which… Read More

National

Groups sue Biden administration over mandatory worker vaccinations for larger employers

Job Creators Network files legal challenge to mandate saying it’s illegal (The Center Square) –  The Biden administration on Thursday announced a January deadline for a new private sector… Read More