Aug 9 Politics Now That He’s President, Trump Is Sounding More Positive About The Economy Candidate Trump described the economy as something of an unmitigated disaster. Now, he says, "prosperity is coming back to our shores." Is that true? By Jim Zarroli, NPR Aug 9 Politics Trump Is Sounding More Positive About The Economy Jim Zarroli, NPR
Jun 28 Community Louisville Metro Unemployment Rate Remains Steady, Data Show According to preliminary data released Wednesday, some 25,600 people in Louisville Metro are looking for work but can't find it. By Jacob Ryan Jun 28 Community Louisville Metro Unemployment Rate Remains Steady, Data Show Jacob Ryan
May 3 Community For Some South Louisville Residents, Derby Brings Home Dollars Cornelius Paynter is one of many people around Churchill Downs who profit from the thousands that attend the Derby and Oaks. By Jacob Ryan May 3 Community For Some South Louisville Residents, Derby Brings Home Dollars Jacob Ryan
Mar 15 Environment Silicon Hollow: More Tech Jobs Coming To Eastern Kentucky Local leaders hope the tech sector will help boost the region’s economy. It’s not Silicon Valley, but they’re optimistically calling it “Silicon Hollow.” By Erica Peterson Mar 15 Environment Silicon Hollow: More Tech Jobs Coming To Eastern Kentucky Erica Peterson
Feb 16 Politics Trump Picks Alexander Acosta As New Choice For Labor Secretary The president's first choice, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination on Wednesday after facing criticism from members of both parties. By Brian Naylor, NPR Feb 16 Politics Trump Picks Alexander Acosta As New Choice For Labor Secretary Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 25 Community Mayor’s Office Pushes Back On Trump’s Immigration Orders Late last year, Mayor Greg Fischer unveiled an economic directive that hinges on a steady flow of immigrants into Louisville. By Jacob Ryan Jan 25 Community Mayor's Office Pushes Back On Trump's Immigration Orders Jacob Ryan
Jan 6 Health Report: ACA Repeal Would Cost Kentucky 45,000 Jobs, $700M In Taxes The bulk of the jobs would be lost in areas where there are heavy concentrations of hospitals and other health care companies, like Louisville. By Lisa Gillespie Jan 6 Health Report: ACA Repeal Would Cost Kentucky 45,000 Jobs, $700M In Taxes Lisa Gillespie
Jan 6 Economy U.S. Added 156,000 Jobs In December; Hourly Wages Rose 10 Cents Over the course of 2016, average hourly earnings rose 2.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. The unemployment rate was little changed; 4.7 percent, compared to 4.6 percent in November. By Camila Domonoske, NPR Jan 6 Economy U.S. Added 156,000 Jobs In December; Hourly Wages Rose 10 Cents Camila Domonoske, NPR
Jan 6 Community What Would Killing The Prevailing Wage Mean For Louisville? Kentucky lawmakers will likely approve a measure to repeal the state's prevailing wage law in the coming days. By Jacob Ryan Jan 6 Community What Would Killing The Prevailing Wage Mean For Louisville? Jacob Ryan
Jan 4 Politics Shaming Firms That Export Jobs Has Worked For Trump So Far Analysts are watching to see whether the Twitter blasts continue and threatened tariffs emerge. The strategies could save jobs or could hurt the economy if other countries retaliate. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR Jan 4 Politics Shaming Firms That Export Jobs Has Worked For Trump So Far Yuki Noguchi, NPR
Jan 2 Economy Payday Lenders In Kentucky Made $117 Million In Fees In 2015 A new report from the bipartisan Task Force On Vulnerable Kentuckians says payday lenders in Kentucky made $117 million in fees in 2015. By Roxanne Scott Jan 2 Economy Report: Payday Lenders In Kentucky Made $117 Million In Fees In 2015 Roxanne Scott
Nov 30 Community At Summit, Louisvillians Aim To Shape West End’s Future The day-long event at the Ray Parker Economic Empowerment Center consisted of panel discussions, breakout sessions and a town hall meeting. By Roxanne Scott Nov 30 Community At Summit, Louisvillians Aim To Shape West End's Future Roxanne Scott
Nov 20 Politics Trumped: Coal’s Collapse, Economic Anxiety Motivated Ohio Valley Voters The Ohio Valley ReSource looked to voters and voting data to learn more about what motivated Donald Trump’s supporters and what they hope he will do as president. By Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik Nov 20 Politics Trumped: Coal, Economic Anxiety Motivated Region's Voters Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik
Oct 22 Community U.S. Parents Are Sweating And Hustling To Pay For Child Care Kids may be little. But the cost of paying for someone to take care of them is really big. Stressed-out parents are pinching pennies, driving for Uber and putting off saving and having more kids. By Maureen Pao, NPR Oct 22 Community U.S. Parents Are Sweating And Hustling To Pay For Child Care Maureen Pao, NPR
Oct 20 Politics Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisville Minimum Wage Ordinance In a 6-1 ruling, the State Supreme Court said the city doesn’t have the authority to set a minimum wage above the level set by the state. By Ryland Barton Oct 20 Politics Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisville Minimum Wage Ordinance Ryland Barton