A Page from History: Minimum Wage in Puerto Rico
One of the suggestions for economic growth in Puerto Rico is to lower the minimum wage. James Dietz’s Economic History of Puerto Rico tells… Read More »A Page from History: Minimum Wage in Puerto Rico
One of the suggestions for economic growth in Puerto Rico is to lower the minimum wage. James Dietz’s Economic History of Puerto Rico tells… Read More »A Page from History: Minimum Wage in Puerto Rico
The manufacturing sector in the U.S added 29,000 jobs in January. January figures for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector are not yet available, but as of… Read More »Manufacturing Jobs Soar, but Not in Puerto Rico
Two more hearings on Puerto Rico are coming up, both on February 25th, 2016 and both at 10:00 a.m. “Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis and Its… Read More »Two More Hearings on Puerto Rico Coming Up
Nicholas Johnson, Senior Vice President for State Fiscal Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, is the author of a recent article titled “Steps… Read More »Ideas for Fixing Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Problems
Antonio Weiss, Counselor to US Treasury Secretary, spoke at a panel discussion on Friday at the Bipartisan Policy Center. He made it very clear that… Read More »US Treasury Official: “Status has contributed to this crisis.”
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) disclosed today that he will introduce a new bill to address Puerto Rico’s fiscal problems. “I’m trying… Read More »Sen. Hatch to Introduce Legislation to Address Puerto Rico Fiscal Problems
President Obama released today a budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1st that includes new assistance for Puerto Rico estimated to be at… Read More »Obama Budget Proposes $32.5 billion for Puerto Rico
The federal government is requesting $1.8 billion in emergency funding from Congress, hoping to fund measures to combat the Zika virus in Puerto Rico and… Read More »Administration Proposes Funds to Fight Zika Virus, Modest Medicaid Increase in Puerto Rico
Millions will watch on Super Bowl Sunday as the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos. The head coach of the Panthers is Ron Rivera,… Read More »Puerto Rico’s Super Bowl Connection