February 25, 2022

What we can learn from basic income pilot programs

Both Minneapolis and St. Paul recently launched guaranteed income pilot programs that provide monthly payments to low-income families.  Programs like these are gaining traction around […]
February 24, 2022

Oil surges past $100 a barrel after Russia invades Ukraine

A sign shows gas prices at a Shell station in San Francisco on Feb. 23. Gas prices could rise further as crude prices surge following […]
February 24, 2022

World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions

World leaders Thursday reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage — and vows of unprecedented sanctions — that shrouded a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily […]
February 23, 2022

Owamni and Union Hmong Kitchen Are Among 2022’s James Beard Award Semifinalists

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February 22, 2022

Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel. Here's what that means for you

Gasoline prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station in downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 18. Crude oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, […]
February 22, 2022

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to opt out of facial recognition to verify accounts

The IRS says taxpayers will be able to access their accounts by undergoing a virtual interview rather than have to submit a selfie. Patrick Semansky/AP […]
February 18, 2022

Wisconsin bill would grant utilities a monopoly on building transmission projects

Wisconsin is the latest Midwest state legislature to consider legislation that would give incumbent utilities the right to build long-range transmission projects without competition from […]
February 18, 2022

Will Activision Blizzard workers unionize? Microsoft's deal complicates things

Raven Software helps develop the popular Call of Duty franchise for Activision Blizzard. Recently, workers there staged a weeks-long walkout to protest layoffs. Courtesy of […]
February 18, 2022

Amazon labor push escalates as workers at New York warehouse win a union vote

Workers at Amazon's warehouse on Staten Island in New York will vote on whether to unionize, becoming the second U.S. warehouse to get such an […]
February 17, 2022

Four years after a contentious fight over short-term rentals, how have the regulations played out in Minneapolis and St. Paul?

Just over four years ago, right before the Super Bowl was held at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis and St. Paul adopted regulations on short-term rentals […]