Economy
June 3, 2009 -
The final battle over $700 million of South Carolina's stimulus aid comes to a head today. The state Supreme Court will begin hearing the arguments in the cases filed by two students and the South Carolina Association of School Administrators Wednesday morning.
June 3, 2009 -
The beginning of the hurricane season carries with it an added set of issues this year.Along the Gulf Coast, thousands of empty, foreclosed-upon homes sit in the path of future storms. These vacant homes could pose a danger if a major storm hits these regions.
June 1, 2009 -
Today marks the first day of hurricane season, and much is being reported on preparations happening along the Gulf Coast to prepare for stormier weather.
June 1, 2009 -
By Nathan Newman, Progressive States Network
May 27, 2009 -
A new report by hunger-relief charity Feeding America provides the first state-by-state analysis of early childhood hunger in the United States
May 27, 2009 -
Political pundits routinely dismiss the South as a region that's losing relevance -- but the U.S. public appears to have missed the memo.
May 26, 2009 -
Although private-sector employees in North Carolina have bargaining rights, state law specifically forbids collective bargaining by North Carolina's 650,000 public employees.
