Baltimore sees first population growth in a decade, aided by sanctuary policies, immigration
BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore’s population has increased for the first time since 2014, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The city’s population grew from 565,271 in 2023 to…
Jersey City proposes cultural arts district to drive economic growth in Journal Square
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority (JCRA) introduced an ordinance at Wednesday’s City Council meeting to establish a Cultural Arts Special Improvement District (SID)…
They’re Not Done Yet: Inflation Up Again, Job Growth Down
Inflation in the United States rose slightly in October, with the consumer price index (CPI) increasing 0.2% year-over-year and 2.6% from the previous month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core…
Ocean County Optimistic About Future Economic Growth Despite Biden Economy
At a recent gathering of the NJ Alliance for Action, Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi addressed leaders from various sectors including business, labor, and government. He highlighted the promising state of economic…
Ocean County Youth Center: A Hub for Growth and Opportunity for Young People
The Ocean County Youth Center, serving as a beacon of hope and development for the county’s at-risk and disadvantaged youth, continues to make significant strides in fostering personal, educational, and social growth.…
US Job Growth Projected To Stall In Coming Year In Another Sign Of Stagflation
Job growth may stall in the second half of 2024 as low growth and high inflation continue to elevate fears of stagflation, a report released Monday by the research group The Conference…
Biden Regulator Considering Limiting United Airlines Growth Amid Safety Concerns: REPORT
Biden Regulator Considering Limiting United Airlines Growth Amid Safety Concerns: REPORT Will Kessler on March 23, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering measures to halt expansion at United Airlines while…
Camden’s Urban Enterprise Zone Boosts Small Business Growth with Over $2M Investment
TRENTON, NJ — The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority (UEZA), under the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, has announced significant advancements in Camden’s economic landscape, propelled by an investment exceeding $2 million…
Industries That Once Powered New Jersey’s Financial Growth Are Now Relics of the Past
New Jersey, often called the “Garden State,” has a rich industrial history that has undergone significant transformations over the years. While the state is known for its thriving pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and other…
Biden Says Infrastructure Bill Will Drive Job Growth. There’s Just One Problem
Biden Says Infrastructure Bill Will Drive Job Growth. There’s Just One Problem Nick Pope on August 21, 2023 President Joe Biden routinely touts the jobs “boom” that he thinks the bipartisan infrastructure…
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth Will Kessler on August 4, 2023 The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in July, less than economists expected, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%,…
Experts See Red Flags Even As Biden Takes Victory Lap On Economic Growth
Experts See Red Flags Even As Biden Takes Victory Lap On Economic Growth Will Kessler on July 31, 2023 The Biden administration is touting the unexpectedly good Growth Domestic Product numbers for…
Red State School Choice Program Sees Largest Growth In Years
Red State School Choice Program Sees Largest Growth In Years Reagan Reese on July 10, 2023 During the 2022-2023 school year, Indiana’s school choice program recorded its largest growth since the 2014-2015…
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT
Despite Green Growth, Fossil Fuels Retain Dominant Grip On Energy: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on June 26, 2023 Fossil fuels continued to overwhelmingly dominate global energy supply in 2022, holding steady at…
Biden Wants To Give Power Over Defense Contracts To Climate Activist ‘Cabal’ Bent On Curtailing Economic Growth
Biden Wants To Give Power Over Defense Contracts To Climate Activist ‘Cabal’ Bent On Curtailing Economic Growth Micaela Burrow on June 6, 2023 The Biden White House is pushing to give veto…
US Economic Growth Slows To A Crawl
US Economic Growth Slows To A Crawl Jason Cohen on April 27, 2023 The U.S. economy slowed to a 1.1% annual growth rate in the first quarter of 2023, according to GDP…
‘Less Is More’: Davos Speaker Says World Does Not Need ‘Growth Or Development’
‘Less Is More’: Davos Speaker Says World Does Not Need ‘Growth Or Development’ Harold Hutchison on January 17, 2023 A speaker at a panel of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,…
New Jersey based Barter Saves continues growth with the acquisition of Florida barter group
BarterSaves, New Jersey’s largest independently-owned Barter Exchange has gotten even bigger. On January 9, the company acquired BarterFirst International based out of Florida, serving businesses in Orlando and the surrounding area for…
Private Job Growth Smashes Expectations As Labor Market Stays Stubbornly Hot
Private Job Growth Smashes Expectations As Labor Market Stays Stubbornly Hot John Hugh DeMastri on January 5, 2023 Private firms shattered investor expectations for job growth in December, adding 235,000 workers mostly…
Congress Earmarks Over $500 Million For ‘Family Planning’ Where Population Growth ‘Threatens Biodiversity’
Congress Earmarks Over $500 Million For ‘Family Planning’ Where Population Growth ‘Threatens Biodiversity’ Laurel Duggan on December 20, 2022 The omnibus spending bill currently under consideration in Congress includes a minimum of…
The Biden Admin Overestimated Recent Job Growth By Over 10,000%: REPORT
The Biden Admin Overestimated Recent Job Growth By Over 10,000%: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on December 16, 2022 The Bureau of Labor Statistics overestimated the number of jobs added nationwide from March…