Tech Expert: More Impacts Coming From Federal Shutdown
A Tennessee Tech Political Science Professor said the government shutdown will likely begin to impact more Americans day-to-day lives as it enters its second month. Professor Michael Gunter said many temporary measures have been used to combat funding issues in the federal government since the shutdown began. That has kept everyday Americans living their lives, […]
U.S. Representative Rose Wants More Federal Budget Cuts
Representative John Rose said the new federal budget has lots of good pieces, but wants to see more spending cuts. The Senate passed its version Tuesday. It includes increased spending for border security, defense, and energy production. Rose said the bill includes a spending cut of some $1.6 trillion, but some GOP legislators wanted more […]
UC Head Start Officials Worry About Federal Budget Cuts
LBJ&C Head Start officials said funding for this year is set, but federal spending cuts are a long-term concern. The federally-funded program provides free early childhood education services to low income families. LBJ&C Director Penny Meadows said Head Start needs funding to stay the same or increase so it can continue to help people across […]
Tech Lecturer: Fed Faces Challenges, Decisions With Inflation
Economists are in a tough spot trying to get inflation under control, according to a Tennessee Tech Lecturer, because of the “sticky wage, sticky price effect.” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted last week that there has been little progress in stabilizing inflation. Tech Economics Lecturer Chelsea Dowell said typically, as prices rise, wages rise […]
Rep. Hale: Swearing-In Process “Humbling And An Honor”
One newly sworn-in legislator calls his experience, “humbling.” Representative Michael Hale was elected in November to serve District 40. After a long and strenuous campaign process, Hale said being surrounded by his colleagues to be sworn in is an experience he will never forget. “And to be sitting in a place that only a few […]
Confusion Over Stimulus Checks Common
As COVID-19 stimulus checks arrive in local accounts, confusion surrounding the payment’s affect on taxes continues. Certified Public Accountant Jennifer Phipps said, despite rumors to the contrary, the stimulus money is not directly connected to your tax returns. “The reason why I think people are thinking it is something related to your future income taxes […]
