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Tag: Economics

Posted inPoverty

Child tax credit money led her to rethink her budget, and that changed her life

by Hannah Grabenstein December 22, 2021January 3, 2022

It wasn’t just the child tax credit money that allowed Sweetrica Baker to feel comfortable enough financially to buy a house. But the $750 a month she’s been getting since July did prompt her to reevaluate her budget, and after talking over the idea with some close friends, she decided she could swing it. Now […]

Posted inHousing

As residents feel blindsided, what exactly is happening at College Park?

by Carrington J. Tatum and Jacob Steimer December 7, 2021December 14, 2021
Posted inUnions

Blues City Brewery union workers unanimously approve contract

by Hannah Grabenstein November 24, 2021January 4, 2022
Posted inEconomic Justice

As more renters face eviction, Emergency Rental Assistance flaws persist

by Jacob Steimer November 15, 2021November 17, 2021
Posted inDevelopment

Zoning meeting sparks talk about past discrimination, how to fix damages

by Carrington J. Tatum November 10, 2021November 17, 2021
Posted inDevelopment

Why are Uptown residents mad at St. Jude?

by Jacob Steimer November 10, 2021November 12, 2021
Posted inUnions

Workers unite to advance brewery’s contract negotiations

by Hannah Grabenstein November 4, 2021January 4, 2022
Posted inUnions

‘This feels totally different’: Conditions in 2021 may help Kellogg’s workers sustain strike

by Hannah Grabenstein November 1, 2021January 4, 2022
Posted inUnions

‘Doing it for the future:’ Why Kellogg’s workers say they’re striking

by Hannah Grabenstein October 22, 2021January 4, 2022
Posted inHousing

Rising rent, fixed income: Housing inflation hits disabled Memphians hard

by Jacob Steimer October 19, 2021October 20, 2021

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