Why Trump voters have dimmer view of the economy despite positive economic indicators and the factors that influenced their perspective.
Economics
Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and slash red tape will likely spur economic growth − but there’s a cost
Explore the economic implications of Donald Trump’s victory for the U.S. economy, including potential benefits and costs, like tax cuts.
IRS Has Options to Help People Who Missed the April Filing Deadline
Miss filing your taxes? The IRS highlighted several options to help those who missed the April deadline file their 2023 federal income taxes.
Housing Authority Will Accept Housing Choice Voucher Applications Dec. 15
Apply for a Housing Voucher ONLINE ONLY in Park Forest, IL, on Dec 15, 2023. No long lines – 150 applications accepted.
LIHEAP: Illinois Utility Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
Governor Pritzker recently announced the opening of the state of Illinois’ Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Inflation Reduction Act, Sending Historic Legislation to President Biden’s Desk
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Friday, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act and send the legislation to President Biden’s desk. The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver landmark investments to lower Illinois families’ costs, create nine million good-paying union jobs, combat the climate crisis and dramatically reduce the[Read More…]
President Preckwinkle Announces Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot. The pilot is the nation’s largest publicly funded guaranteed income initiative.
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Edge Up by 37,000
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In the week ending June 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 412,000, an increase of 37,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 376,000 to 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 395,000, a decrease[Read More…]
Polar Vortex’s Bitter Cold Could Cost US Economy $5 Billion, Though the Worst May Be Over
By John Roach, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The extended winter freeze that so far has pounded entire regions of the U.S. figures to chill the economy, too. AccuWeather estimates a total cost to the economy of up to $14 billion, and while much of that will be recouped, up to $5[Read More…]
