Governor Josh Stein has announced the allocation of approximately $8.5 million in infrastructure grants aimed at supporting small business recovery in western North Carolina. These funds will be directed towards 13 local projects under the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ). The initiative is part
Abbott Laboratories to finalize its $23 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences, entering the cancer screening market.
The U.S. Treasury will now handle defaulted federal student loan debt, marking a shift in federal responsibilities.
Two Michigan colleges, the University of Michigan and Hillsdale College, could host military education programs.
Arizona coffee roaster Gabe Hagen struggles to recover tariff costs after U.S. Supreme Court deems Trump’s tariffs illegal.
Montana Gov. Gianforte visited Gulch Distillers on St. Patrick’s Day to spotlight a grant program aiding local businesses.
Gov. Josh Stein highlights tourism’s economic impact in WNC, citing $37B in visitor spending and tax savings.
As U.S.-Iran tensions threaten 20% of global oil flow, Virginia drivers face $5 diesel, rising grocery costs, and growing recession fears.
Montana’s outdoor recreation industry, a major GDP contributor, grew to 4.9% of the state’s economy in 2024.
The future of children’s literacy in Michigan hinges on state support in the next budget, officials emphasize.
Wisconsin’s economic growth lags the nation, per a Forward Analytics report analyzing indicators from 2017-2024.
The state waived requirements for 43,000 able-bodied adults until May 1, offering support through SNAP benefits.
