Economy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo On GOP Tax Plan

8:10am December 06, 2017

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he opposes the GOP tax plan, which would end the deduction for state and local taxes. Cuomo says the plan is "a targeted assault" on New York.

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The Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, conspires with his dog Max to deprive the Whos of their favorite holiday in the live-action adaptation of "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas."

'Grinch Bots' Attempt To Steal Christmas By Driving Up Toy Prices

5:28pm December 05, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging retailers to stop "Grinch bots" who use sophisticated software to buy out the most popular toys of the season and sell them for a hefty markup on third-party sites.

Economy

State Agency Gives Thumbs Up to High Point Stadium Debt Plan

5:09pm December 05, 2017

by Sean Bueter

The North Carolina Local Government Commission has approved the debt plan proposed by High Point city leaders that will help build a long-touted baseball stadium.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell addressed a tax reform news conference on Capitol Hill last Thursday, alongside Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and representatives of small-business groups.

Is This The Right Time For a Big Tax Cut?

11:50pm December 04, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The rationale behind the GOP tax plan is that the economy needs stimulus. But it's already growing and near full employment. And the plan could be undercut by the Fed as it raises interest rates.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. (center), gathered the support he needed on Friday to pass the GOP tax bill in the Senate. Now that legislation must be reconciled with the House version.

9 Sticking Points The House And Senate Have to Work Out In Their Tax Bills

3:57pm December 04, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Now that the Senate has passed its own version of a tax bill, lawmakers have to iron out differences with the House bill. The final product could then be sent to the president to be signed into law.

A cycle courier for meal delivery service Uber Eats rides past in Lille, France, on Sept. 2, 2017. In the U.S., advocates are raising concerns about the safety of workers in the gig economy.

As The Gig Economy Grows, Advocates Raise Concerns About Workers' Safety

3:55pm December 04, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Companies are facing the consequences of providing flexible schedules with minimum employer responsibilities. The freedom from liability is troubling in an industry that is one of the most dangerous.

Historic Drought Cripples Farms And Ranches In American West

The Ground Beneath Our Feet

1:08pm December 04, 2017

"Without proper care for it we can have no life."

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, arrives at the Capitol in Washington, in a photo from September.

Grassley: Ending Estate Tax Recognizes Investors Over Spenders

10:29am December 04, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The Iowa Republican senator tells The Des Moines Register that eliminating the so-called death tax isn't targeted at those who are spending everything they earn "on booze or women or movies."

High Point Breaks Ground On Major Downtown Development, But Will It Work?

6:00am December 04, 2017

by Sean Bueter

Friday was a perfect day for baseball in Downtown High Point.

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How The Tax Rewrite Could Impact Charitable Giving

6:57pm December 03, 2017

United Way CEO Brian Gallagher tells NPR's Michel Martin how the current versions of the Senate and House tax bills would negatively affect charitable giving.

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