Approximately one-third of all U.S. counties do not exempt grocery foods from the general sales tax, which means the lowest-income families living in those areas are most susceptible to food insecurity. New research from ...
Economics & Business
May 26, 2021
0
7
The U.S. government now owes over US$23.5 trillion in debt, or about $71,000 for every man, woman and child living within its borders. It has risen $3 trillion since President Trump took office in 2017 and is almost double ...
Economics & Business
Mar 19, 2020
4
8
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $1.7-trillion, 10-year plan to combat climate change, the latest entry in a spate of proposals from Democratic White House hopefuls to address a global environmental issue ...
Environment
Jun 4, 2019
0
28
When the Republican Party rammed through tax changes in 2017, it wasn't a surprise that the rich got richer.
Economics & Business
Apr 25, 2019
1
8
Would you be more likely to donate to charity if you could report the gift sooner on your taxes? According to a new article published in the National Tax Journal, the answer is yes.
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2019
0
2
When the Pan-Canadian Approach to Pricing Carbon Pollution was announced in October 2016, it was met with passionate responses, from supporters and those in opposition.
Environment
Apr 5, 2019
0
9
Canada's federal government on Monday made good on an ultimatum to impose a carbon tax on four provinces that haven't fallen in line with its emissions reduction strategy.
Environment
Apr 1, 2019
0
79
U.S. roads and bridges are in abysmal shape – and that was before the recent winter storms made things even worse.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 25, 2019
8
126
This year, Canadian households will be paying for their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. How much each household pays will depend not only on the amount of energy they consume, but also on where they live.
Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2019
8
6
Tesla made about 9,300 more vehicles than it delivered last year, raising concerns among industry analysts that inventory is growing as demand for the company's electric cars may be starting to wane.
Business
Jan 3, 2019
6
7
