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WEBMecklenburg County wants a tax hike, too. Photo: Axios archives. Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio is asking elected officials to adopt a 1.5-cent property tax rate increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget. Why it matters: The proposed $2.5-billion county budget funds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, includes more pay for teachers, and would ...
WEBTrue Rate of Unemployment, 2023. The Richmond area was among the major U.S. metros with a low rate of true unemployment last year, according to a study from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity. Why it matters: The True Rate of Unemployment measures the proportion of workers looking for a full-time job that pays a living wage ...
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WEBPhoto: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images. Seattle skywatchers who missed the chance to see the aurora borealis this past weekend need not despair; there may be other opportunities to catch the phenomenon sooner than you think. Why it matters: 2024 is setting up to be potentially one of the best years for auroras in two decades, some …
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WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Economy & Business. Why it matters: After a record economic expansion, the coronavirus pandemic sent the U.S. economy into a recession as unemployment soared to staggering heights. The country now faces urgent questions about how much stimulus is needed for reeling consumers and businesses, and what a recovery might look like.
WEBSous Terre, Scott Crawford's re-imagining of the former Atlantic Lounge speakeasy in the Oakwood neighborhood, is now open after a significant renovation.. Why it matters: Crawford, one of Raleigh's most prominent chefs, had searched for years for the right place to open a bar, Crawford Hospitality's beverage director Jordan Joseph tells Axios.