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“Washington state projected to get $3.2 billion more in taxes as economy brightens amid COVID-19 recovery”

“Washington’s state tax collections are roaring back, with an estimated additional $3.2 billion projected through 2023 as parts of the economy brighten and people get vaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Wednesday’s projections by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases”

“As Covid-19 continues to spread across the US, President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on reopening state economies in the coming months. The guidelines for “Opening up America Again” outline three phases for states to gradually ease their lockdowns.… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Empire State manufacturing index sees record decline to -21.5 in March”

“The numbers:The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index plunged a record 34.4 points to -21.5 in March, the regional Fed bank said Monday. Economists had expected a reading of 4.8, according to a survey by Econoday. This is the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Top 5 best state economies”

“Massachusetts The unemployment rate in Massachusetts was 2.9 percent as of November, below the national rate of 3.6 percent. The average annual wage as of 2018, was $63,910, and $121,350 for those earners in the 90th percentile… Colorado The unemployment rate… Continue Reading…

Business

“U.S. Employees Are The Happiest”

“Workers in the U.S. are the happiest, according to a new poll by Mindspace… Happiness at work among Americans is seemingly congruent with job growth. In November, the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent from 3.6 percent, CNBC reported on December 6…” https://www.statista.com/chart/20223/employees-happy-us-world/… Continue Reading…

Economy

“California population growth slowest since 1900 as residents leave…”

“The number of Californians increased to 39.96 million, with new data from the Department of Finance showing mostly downward trends. They are rooted in fewer births, coupled with increased deaths among an aging population. The Golden State, however, has also seen changes in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Farm Bankruptcies Rise in Over Half of States”

“Across the country, farmers are struggling with particularly difficult financial realities. The past year has seen extreme flooding in the Midwest and drought in the West, a tariff war that resulted in commodity prices plummeting, and falling land value… … “Farm debt has been rising more rapidly… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“…most expensive state to buy a home in”

“Massachusetts ranked as the most expensive state to buy a home in, according to a report from personal-finance website SmartAsset. The analysis assessed 48 states and Washington, D.C., based on the following metrics (Delaware and Louisiana were not included due to… Continue Reading…

Economy

“New York, California high-tax state exodus just beginning, expert warns”

” The cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions has already begun to driveOpens a New Window. some residents away from high-taxOpens a New Window. states like New York and New Jersey, but experts say that trend is only going to intensify… The… Continue Reading…

Economy

“These states have the best economies in the US: study”

“1. Washington2. Utah3. Massachusetts4. California5. Colorado6. District of Columbia7. Idaho8. Oregon9. New Hampshire10. North Carolina” https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/top-10-best-state-economies-study