Dollar Tree closing 600 Family Dollar stores across the US: Shoplifting and inflation have taken a toll on the once ubiquitous dollar stores
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dollar-tree-closing-family-dollar-stores-b2518428.html
Quick Glance: Dollar Tree Increases Max Price to $7, Attracts Higher Income Shoppers
- Dollar Tree plans to raise the price cap in its stores to $7 as announced in a quarterly report in March.
- The demographics of Dollar Tree customers trend towards higher income brackets, with an increasing proportion of individuals earning over $125,000 per year.
- The company intends to close approximately 600 locations under the Family Dollar brand this year, as well as an additional 400 locations over the coming years.
- Dollar Tree opened 641 new stores in the previous fiscal year and currently operates 16,774 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces.
What Has Biden Accomplished? Look at These 10 Metrics, Not the Polls: Biden has outperformed Trump on a number of fronts, from inequality and green spending to ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-opinion-biden-accomplishment-data/
'Willing to give that help': Riverside High School food pantry feeds 300 families monthly
wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/willing-to-give-that-help-riverside-high-school-food-pantry-feeds-300-families-monthly/article_ad9b940e-24e6-557f-b349-a19df688c2a9.html
What Has Biden Accomplished? Look at These 10 Metrics, Not the Polls: Biden has outperformed Trump on a number of fronts, from inequality and green spending to ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-opinion-biden-accomplishment-data/
Joe Manchin running 3rd party in 2024 would be 'so foolish,' fellow Democrat Wes Moore argues
abcnews.go.com/Politics/joe-manchin-running-3rd-party-2024-foolish-fellow/story
Quick Glance: Democratic Senator Manchin to Step Down
- Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election in 2024.
- Manchin plans to travel the country and advocate for mobilizing the middle and uniting Americans.
- During a Senate Appropriations committee hearing on November 8, 2023, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) provided insight into the struggles of Congress to reach a deal to prevent a looming partial government shutdown.
Economy from above: This is how Warren Buffett's companies are transforming the “Coal State”
wiwo.de/technologie/wirtschaft-von-oben/wirtschaft-von-oben-237-west-virginia-so-transformieren-firmen-von-warren-buffett-den-coal-state/29500074.html
Manchin vows to fight implementation of IRA as ‘radical climate agenda’: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Wednesday said he will keep up his battle against the ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4154907-manchin-vows-to-fight-implementation-of-ira-as-radical-climate-agenda/
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin says he's been thinking seriously about becoming an independent
apnews.com/article/manchin-democrat-independent-party-ce8dfbaeb2d562a408e4960b72b08a7f
Quick Glance: Senator Manchin Considering Becoming Independent
- Senator Manchin made the comments on MetroNews 'Talkline' on Thursday.
- He has been seriously considering leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent.
- He has been thinking about it for quite some time.
- Manchin hasn't made any decisions regarding his political direction.
Back-to-school 2023 sales tax holidays: See which 17 states offer them.: Inflation may be easing, but back-to-school supplies are still pricey ...
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2023/07/28/back-to-school-state-sales-tax-holidays/70480631007/
Drivers are skipping car insurance after premiums increase: The number of households that have at least one uninsured vehicle increased to 5 ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/drivers-are-skipping-car-insurance-after-premiums-increase-123431329.html
Joe Manchin’s Faux Betrayal and an Endless Green Bill of Goods: The Inflation Reduction Act is welfare for the rich, not investment for places like West Virginia ...
wsj.com/articles/joe-manchins-faux-betrayal-and-an-endless-green-bill-of-goods-inflation-reduction-act-tax-credit-expansion-b587832e
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USPS raising stamp price to 66 cents in latest rate hike : Postage rates have increased 32 percent since 2019.
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/11/usps-raising-stamp-price-66-cents-latest-rate-hike/
Quick Glance: Stamps are becoming more expensive once more, according to the US Postal Service. Here's when and how much it will cost.
- Mailing service fees will rise on July 9, according to the US Postal Service.
- First-Class mail Forever Stamps will raise three cents from 63 cents to 66 cents on July 9, according to a USPS press release.
- The adjustments, which were announced on April 10, will raise First-Class Mail fees by around 5%, according to officials.
- The news comes just three months after mail service fees increased in January, which officials claimed was necessary to keep up with rising inflation.
John David: Inflation, employment and wages (Opinion): There is no question that inflation hurts low-income people. As cutbacks emerge to reducing food subsidies ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/columnists/john-david-inflation-employment-and-wages-opinion/article_1f6d956d-b37c-5528-a4ec-8f2bc445f64d.html
Rural Voters Seek Economic Plans From Democrats They Gave Up On: In regions where soaring inflation is adding to the hardship of decades of job losses ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-06-08/democrats-winning-rural-voters-in-2024-depends-on-economy-inflation-jobs-plans
US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low: Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite ...
wvgazettemail.com/ap/business/us-jobless-aid-claims-fell-last-week-as-layoffs-remain-low/article_49b6d6e5-4a89-55ed-af3b-57b132318c33.html
Biden is facing these 5 economic hurdles in 2023. Can he solve any of them?: The Biden administration is facing a complex set of economic conditions in 2023 ...
thehill.com/homenews/3845404-biden-is-facing-these-5-economic-hurdles-in-2023-can-he-solve-any-of-them/
Manchin 'raising hell' over White House handling of marquee Dem bill: His party doesn't want the West Virginia centrist frustrated for any number ...
politico.com/news/2023/02/09/manchin-raising-hell-inflation-reduction-act-00081918
ECB to Slow Rate-Hike Pace Next Week Before Hitting Peak in July: The European Central Bank will ease the pace of interest-rate hikes to a quarter-point next ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-28/ecb-to-slow-rate-hike-pace-next-week-before-hitting-peak-in-july
An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed's economic models: Does the Federal Reserve have it wrong? For months, the Fed has been warily watching the economy’s ...
wvgazettemail.com/ap/business/an-unexpected-job-surge-confounds-the-feds-economic-models/article_b03ce61d-ca28-5509-8a0c-06379b6a20d7.html
Inflation cooling off faster in the Twin Cities than U.S. as a whole: The consumer price index for the Twin Cities rose 5.1% over the year ending in January ...
startribune.com/inflation-cooled-off-faster-in-the-twin-cities-minnesota-than-the-u-s-as-a-whole/600251572/
San Diego's inflation rate outpaces nation, many cities, as energy costs surge: Household energy prices sent San Diego's inflation rate higher as most of the ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2023-02-14/san-diegos-inflation-rate-outpaces-nation-many-cities-as-energy-costs-surge
WV policymakers yet to make moves urged to advance energy transition: West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, began remarks at a recent renewable ...
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James Humphreys: Inflation Reduction Act on the right track (Opinion): The most recent monthly Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/james-humphreys-inflation-reduction-act-on-the-right-track-opinion/article_dc8f4d6c-5f7d-5255-bd20-495cee6f4cfc.html
Senior living inflation is skyrocketing in some parts of the U.S. These states lead the way
fortune.com/well/2022/12/01/senior-living-inflation-is-skyrocketing-in-some-states-the-ones-hit-hardest-might-surprise-you/
5 key takeaways from the August jobs report: The unemployment rate reached 3.7%, its highest level since February -- but it rose for a healthy reason ...
richmond.com/business/5-key-takeaways-from-the-august-jobs-report/article_b5781acc-c6e5-5236-97ec-69a889ebc9ad.html
Manchin dismisses critics, embraces 'hero and villain' role: Sen. Joe Manchin says he pays no heed to criticism when making decisions what’s best for West ...
wvgazettemail.com/ap/national/manchin-dismisses-critics-embraces-hero-and-villain-role/article_3c59c10c-23a5-5029-9e32-d715c18a7565.html
Quick Glance: Ron Klain on alleged confrontations with Manchin: It's 'never been personal'
- "I like Senator Manchin, and I hope he likes me."
- "Part of your job as White House chief of staff is to be the heavy," Klain remarked.As Biden's first year in office came to an end, Manchin allegedly complained that Klain was the source of many of his issues.
- "Manchin has told allies that he believes Klain pushed Biden to embrace a more liberal policy agenda, adding that Klain must repair his relationship with him if the chief of staff is to be involved in future negotiations," The Washington Post reported in January.
‘Shocked and disheartened’: How coal country is reacting to Manchin’s climate deal
thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/3597520-shocked-and-disheartened-how-coal-country-is-reacting-to-manchins-climate-deal/
You nixed your homebuying plan. What now?: Though you may feel stuck right now, you don't have to be forever. Here's what to do in the meantime.
richmond.com/business/investment/personal-finance/you-nixed-your-homebuying-plan-what-now/article_d580958f-3674-577d-89d9-a301e9d00232.html
Brad Davis: Floods are killing southern West Virginia (Opinion): The rivers and tributaries that cut through West Virginia’s mountains are a distinct part of our ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/brad-davis-floods-are-killing-southern-west-virginia-opinion/article_136b68ac-aa5e-5c0f-86e5-b5ab20c066eb.html
Inflation cools in July as CPI rises 8.5%: U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower pace in July as gas prices fell and supply chains improved ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/july-inflation-data-cpi-august-10-123330998.html
Inflation and reduced ticket sales impacts Salisbury Playhouse: SALISBURY Playhouse has become an integral part of the entertainment scene in the city ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/23128541.inflation-reduced-ticket-sales-impacts-salisbury-playhouse/
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back at a higher price: Not even Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte is immune to inflation.
richmond.com/news/national/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-is-coming-back-at-a-higher-price/article_f90f99db-8620-5b0e-b384-dcbfadfaba18.html
Citing soaring inflation, past promises, WV agency won't award school construction, renovation money this winter
wvgazettemail.com/news/education/citing-soaring-inflation-past-promises-wv-agency-wont-award-school-construction-renovation-money-this-winter/article_f05302ca-bef2-5c10-ad5a-26539682d702.html
Lloyd, Shrewsbury: Does Inflation Act do enough for climate? (Opinion): After weeks in limbo, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., finally decided our planet deserved a ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/lloyd-shrewsbury-does-inflation-act-do-enough-for-climate-opinion/article_c00d1017-1638-5e5d-a58d-f17ccc6837fc.html
West Virginia coal country will test power of Democrats’ climate bill
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2022/08/13/inflation-reduction-act-west-virginia/
Gazette-Mail editorial: What does Smith want to hear from Manchin?: West Virginia state Sen. Randy E. Smith, R-Tucker, wants to know why Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/editorial/gazette-mail-editorial-what-does-smith-want-to-hear-from-manchin/article_207a6139-fa00-515c-b068-e9a5a333def4.html
Doug Skaff: A word from HD Media: Nobody needs to tell you about inflation. You’re seeing it every day. Everything costs more, from gas to get to work to ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/doug-skaff-a-word-from-hd-media/article_cdbb937e-140a-5b31-8aa7-81ec9c3a4785.html
Inflation report deals blow to Schumer-Manchin budget talks: A new report showing that prices have jumped 9.1 percent compared to a year ago is a new setback to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/3558277-inflation-report-deals-blow-to-schumer-manchin-budget-talks/
Gaylene Miller: Time to lower drug prices is now: We are paying more for nearly everything today – from groceries to gas, and utility bills to housing ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/gaylene-miller-time-to-lower-drug-prices-is-now/article_9ee77ccd-e6bd-509e-89ae-18bf1c94883b.html
Manchin, Schumer Announce Deal on Climate, Tax, Health Care: In a major reversal, the West Virginia Democrat announced he and the Senate majority leader had ...
usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2022-07-27/manchin-schumer-announce-deal-on-climate-tax-health-care
Quick Glance: What effect does the Inflation Reduction Act have on climate change?
- The newly formed Iaw includes $369 billion in investment for renewable energy and electric vehicle tax cuts, domestic battery and solar panel manufacture, and pollution mitigation.
- Even with these sacrifices, a climate agreement that saves tens of billions of dollars for clean energy and pollution reduction was unthinkable just a few weeks ago.
- sustainable energy and electric vehicles: A variety of tax benefits are available to reduce the cost of solar, wind, batteries, autos, heat pumps, and other sustainable technology.
- To help expand sustainable electricity on the grid, the Inflation Reduction Act extends expired subsidies for solar and wind power by ten years.
Manchin says he was ostracized after killing Build Back Better: The West Virginia Democrat maintained that he thought Build Back Better was a "bad bill for our ...
businessinsider.com/manchin-ostracized-after-killing-build-back-better-2022-7
Consumer expectations rise as gasoline prices drop: The biggest reason is the drop in gasoline prices from a record-high on June 14, when the average price at ...
richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/consumer-expectations-rise-as-gasoline-prices-drop/article_29c13714-85bc-59d2-9ca5-154259eb915b.html
Joe Manchin Made His Big Move Just Before His Senate Superpowers Expire: West Virginia’s moderate Democratic senator made a legacy-defining deal because he’ll ...
thedailybeast.com/joe-manchin-made-his-big-move-just-before-his-senate-superpowers-expire
Manchin bankrolled by out-of-state donors, just 1% of individual campaign donations are from West Virginians
foxnews.com/politics/manchin-bankrolled-out-state-donors-one-percent-individual-campaign-donations-west-virginians
Breaking news: Biden urges Congress to pass health-care bill, promises executive action on climate after Manchin talks falter. https://wapo.st/3cjwwfe
Quick Glance: Biden promises "strong executive action" on climate change as Senator Manchin sabotages his domestic agenda.
- Manchin warned Schumer "unequivocally" that he will not support any legislation that goes beyond prescription medicines and health care.
- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Friday to take "strong executive action" to combat climate change, following Sen.
- "Action on climate change and clean energy remains more urgent than ever," Biden said in a written statement while in the Middle East.
- According to a Democrat briefed on the conversation, Manchin, a moderate Democrat vital to an agreement, warned Schumer in a meeting Thursday that "he will not support" a reconciliation package that includes provisions addressing energy and climate change or hikes taxes on the wealthiest Americans and companies.
Paige Looney: The cracked foundation of American housing (Opinion): It feels like the only thing we’re talking about is inflation, and for good reason ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/paige-looney-the-cracked-foundation-of-american-housing-opinion/article_5c6ae92f-1ab9-5abe-bd7b-1298795f69f2.html
Kent Leonhardt: Securing food supply vital (Opinion): After serving 20 years as Marine Corps intelligence officer and five years as the Commissioner of ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/kent-leonhardt-securing-food-supply-vital-opinion/article_6d2a176d-9b0c-586d-9a81-f51e2a4f3d39.html
US hiring slowed in August as employers add 315,000 jobs: America's employers slowed their hiring in August in the face of rising interest rates ...
richmond.com/business/us-hiring-slowed-in-august-as-employers-add-315-000-jobs/article_bba4d75d-4806-5f3e-89ef-bec095744f32.html
Richmond Fed president gives economic outlook during Huntington visit: HUNTINGTON — Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the nation’s economy was stable ...
wvgazettemail.com/business/richmond-fed-president-gives-economic-outlook-during-huntington-visit/article_33f7c550-7055-5474-9cea-1f7a325b6677.html
The most cost-effective energy efficiency investments you can make – and how the Inflation Reduction Act could help
richmond.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/the-most-cost-effective-energy-efficiency-investments-you-can-make-and-how-the-inflation-reduction/article_50097ec6-e7df-5759-ac82-dc98298577b4.html
Legal cannabis industry not immune to inflation | Here Weed Go! podcast: While the legal cannabis industry may appear inflation-proof at the consumer level ...
richmond.com/news/national/legal-cannabis-industry-not-immune-to-inflation-here-weed-go-podcast/article_ccc229a9-8eab-5f1a-adea-004a13936de9.html
Letters to the Editor for Aug. 27, 2022: Tax reform: Tax reform
richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-aug-27-2022-tax-reform/article_583a9644-3f08-55a3-a75b-4a7b8326b206.html
Sen. Richard Lindsay: Gas tax holiday could benefit WV (Opinion): Everyone has had the experience when a parent, pastor, teacher or coach says to you “don’t tell ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/sen-richard-lindsay-gas-tax-holiday-could-benefit-wv-opinion/article_e4ea8e31-822f-565d-bc2c-842f9174afe9.html
Letters to the Editor for Aug. 22, 2022: A way to promote savings: A way to promote savings
richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-aug-22-2022-a-way-to-promote-savings/article_295a3c5d-4dc5-5394-a0f5-3e4b3ba0e964.html
Your Funds: When it comes to your finances, being anti-social might help: High inflation, rising interest rates and a rocky stock market have made American ...
richmond.com/business/local/your-funds-when-it-comes-to-your-finances-being-anti-social-might-help/article_9683d7bf-7350-5e79-bc27-b7a90309adb4.html
Manchin-Schumer side agreement would overhaul environmental review: The deal would also approve a West Virginia gas pipeline. The West Virginia senator and ...
washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2022/08/01/manchin-pipeline-drilling-permit/
Steve Roberts: WV deserves more than Beltway manipulation (Opinion): Americans by and large think this nation is heading in the wrong direction ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/steve-roberts-wv-deserves-more-than-beltway-manipulation-opinion/article_a10e14ad-6d99-5160-8343-261d624342c2.html
Outside The Echo Chamber: June 30, 2022: On today's episode of "Outside the Echo Chamber," we discuss inflation with the Vice President of Better Foods ...
wvgazettemail.com/live/outside_the_echo_chamber/outside-the-echo-chamber-june-30-2022/video_bc5076f0-f7e1-11ec-a3c0-b3901587c52a.html
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