Economy
November 29, 2007 -
Citing concerns about investments in sub-prime mortgage backed securities, Florida local governments have withdrawn billions of dollars from a State of Florida investment fund, including withdrawals of $3.5 billion in one day. The run on the State Board of Administration operated Local Government Investment Pool has resulted in a freeze on withdrawals from the fund.
November 19, 2007 -
There are many, but USA Today points to one particularly relevant to workers in search of a holiday this week:
October 4, 2007 -
We've reported before about how the national housing crisis uniquely impacts the South. New evidence comes from the housing numbers released last week by the Census Bureau.
October 2, 2007 -
This year, the U.S.
September 24, 2007 -
It's no secret that young people are drowning in debt. Two-thirds of 20-somethings are in hock, usually a mix of college loans and credit card debt.
September 10, 2007 -
The Progressive States Network's latest Stateside Dispatch examines the concept of "utility decoupling" -- that is, giving utilities incentives to promote energy efficiency by separating their ability to make a profit from the amount of electricity they sell.
September 7, 2007 -
Nathan Newman at the Progressive States Network takes an insightful look at the impact of the housing slump on the ability of states to carry out their business.