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Missouri Voter Registration Deadline Looms

2 years 9 months ago
With the long holiday weekend ahead of us, we have to remind you of something: There's an election coming up, and the deadline to register is quickly approaching. July 6 is the last day to register for the primary election that will be held in Missouri on August 2; the last day to register to vote for the pending midterm elections is October 12. Primaries are used to select a party’s candidate for the pending election, whether that’s on the federal or state level.
Jenna Jones

Chart of the day: Consumer spending growth has gone flat

2 years 9 months ago
Consumer spending growth was flat in May: After huge spikes due to the pandemic and its rescue packages, consumer spending growth now appears to have settled down to its normal, pre-pandemic rate of about 2%. This means that spending isn't driving inflation higher. Wages aren't driving inflation higher. Home prices are no longer driving inflation ...continue reading "Chart of the day: Consumer spending growth has gone flat"
Kevin Drum