Jobless Claims Drop, But Caution Remains In a somewhat hopeful sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claims fell to 233,000 last week, slightly below what economists had expected. It’s a signal that layoffs may be slowing down, at least for now. But as this week’s business insights point out, it’s not the full story.…
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Gulf Coast is alive with restoration efforts, and the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is tapping federal procurement to upgrade its Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker. This dynamic web-based database catalogs restoration projects fueled by billions in settlement funds, ensuring every dollar is tracked with precision. The…
Massive Cyber Funding Heads to DOD in GOP-Backed Spending Deal! Over the weekend, a sweeping new Republican-backed domestic policy bill was signed into law and while it’s packed with wins for military cyber operations and digital modernization, it’s also triggering serious concern in the rural healthcare sector. Let’s start with the good news for defense…