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Sunday, June 24, 2018

  • Economist Mike Walden: Retirees are Boosting Mountain Economies

    This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at retirees boosting mountain economies.  Mike, when we think of North Carolina’s economy, most people point to the booming …

  • RFS Volumes Proposal Expected Friday

    The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to roll out a proposal for volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019 today (Friday). Some suspect the proposal will include a reallocation of gallons displaced by …

  • European Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect Today

    Starting Friday, the European Union will be charging import duties of 25 percent on a range of U.S. goods. Reuters reports that the European Commission formally adopted a law putting in place the duties on …

  • Trump Reorganization Plan Offers Big Changes to USDA

    Under a plan proposed by President Trump, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would no longer fall under the Department of Agriculture. A government reorganization plan by President Trump would rename the Department of Health and …

  • House Narrowly Passes Farm Bill

    The House of Representatives Thursday passed its version of the farm bill by a 213-211 vote. The narrow passage followed a failed attempt at significant immigration reform in the House. The bill again received no …

  • Second Time’s a Charm: House Passes Farm Bill

    House GOP conservatives fell in line, as the House narrowly passed its version of the 2018 farm bill Thursday, 213-211. Mike Davis reports.