Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
4 members of Gov. Evers' Cabinet make $1 less than he does
By law, Cabinet members can make $1 less than the governor per year. For some, that meant taking a pay cut to join the administration.
By law, Cabinet members can make $1 less than the governor per year. For some, that meant taking a pay cut to join the administration.
Party lines split Wisconsin politicians on Keystone XL Pipeline
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
Amid GameStop and AMC frenzy, Citron Research discontinues reports on short selling
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.
Robinhood tells customers it will allow ‘limited buys’ amid GameStop, AMC trading frenzy
Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.
Robinhood, the online trading platform at the center of a speculative frenzy involving shares of GameStop, AMC and other flailing companies, told its customers Thursday that it would be allowing “limited buys” of these companies starting Friday.
GameStop stock explained: Here’s what short selling is and why it’s shaking up Wall Street
Amid the recent astronomical surge in value of shares of struggling companies like GameStop and AMC, trading strategies like short selling and short squeezing have been trending all over social media, leaving many scrambling to keep up. Here’s what you need to know to understand what’s going on.
Amid the recent astronomical surge in value of shares of struggling companies like GameStop and AMC, trading strategies like short selling and short squeezing have been trending all over social media, leaving many scrambling to keep up. Here’s what you need to know to understand what’s going on.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
GameStop stock frenzy: Robinhood, others limit trading, sparking lawsuit and Senate panel hearing
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
GameStop stock price frenzy: What to know
Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.
Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.
Sen. Baldwin, others introduce federal $15 minimum wage bill
According to an Economic Policy Insitute analysis, the bill would increase wages for nearly 32 million workers -- roughly 21% of the U.S. workforce.
According to an Economic Policy Insitute analysis, the bill would increase wages for nearly 32 million workers -- roughly 21% of the U.S. workforce.
US economy shrank 3.5% in last year after growing 4% last quarter
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Koss stock soars as social media plan floods market
Finance experts say it's a stock market fiasco, the lines of which have never been seen before. And a longtime Milwaukee staple is wrapped up in it.
Finance experts say it's a stock market fiasco, the lines of which have never been seen before. And a longtime Milwaukee staple is wrapped up in it.
Biden signs executive order for government to buy more US goods
President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.
Political ad spending continues despite end of election season
Wednesday's inauguration of President Biden brought a formal close to the 2020 election cycle, but even with campaign season now in the rearview mirror, there's no end to political advertising.
Wednesday's inauguration of President Biden brought a formal close to the 2020 election cycle, but even with campaign season now in the rearview mirror, there's no end to political advertising.
Biden's Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen clears Senate committee
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.
The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Joe Biden’s nomination of Janet Yellen to be the nation’s 78th Treasury secretary.
Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion amid slow sales
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night’s drawing after more than four months without a winner.