Tag: Jobs

President Trump had bragged in speeches that he helped end a previous plan to move production of the Focus to Mexico, where the company was scheduled to build a $1.6 billion plant. Ford executives repeatedly said that decision had nothing to do with Trump.

Ford to build Focus in China after Trump bragged about preventing Mexico move

Melissa Quinn · June 20, 2017 3:38 pm

The Oregon Building Codes Division and Portland Design Commission both approved the building's timber assembly and structural integrity last fall and construction is scheduled to begin this coming autumn.

Oregon looks to help logging industry with country’s tallest wooden high-rise

Anna Giaritelli · June 19, 2017 4:01 am

The president's message comes two years to the day that he first declared himself the "jobs president." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump touts plan for students to ‘earn while they learn’

Anna Giaritelli · June 16, 2017 9:22 pm

The Trump administration has very little to say at this point as the review of the Paris climate change agreement continues. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Under Trump, red states continue to outpace blue ones in jobs

Joseph Lawler · June 16, 2017 5:58 pm

In 2016, the statement included sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as more specific qualifiers for some of the other categories. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Commerce Department leaves out gender identity and sexual orientation from equal employment statement

Leah DePiero · June 15, 2017 9:20 pm

Virginia senator said he is worried about accountability in the program, for which President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

‘Broad bipartisan support’ on apprenticeships, Democrat Scott says

Sean Higgins · June 15, 2017 6:09 pm

The text of the executive order has not been released publicly. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump signs executive order to encourage more apprenticeship programs for workers

Alex Pappas · June 15, 2017 4:04 pm

Investors had expected 243,000 new jobless claims. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Jobless claims drop to 237,000

Joseph Lawler · June 15, 2017 12:31 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis finalized the $12 billion deal with the Qatari defense minister in Washington on Wednesday, according to a report. (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)

National Security

Qatar, US complete $12 billion sale of 36 F-15 jets

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2017 2:13 am

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, to announce the Federal Open Market Committee decision on interest rates following a two-day meeting. The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Jobs market is hot any way you look at it, Yellen says

Joseph Lawler · June 14, 2017 7:49 pm

Congress should move forward in putting together legislation to modernize our tax code so we can encourage businesses to create jobs here at home and ensure our nation remains the global leader in innovation. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Tax reform could create 5 million jobs

Linda Moore · June 14, 2017 4:01 am

Trump toured a technical college in the suburban Milwaukee county on Tuesday afternoon, outlining his administration's plans to help boost apprenticeship programs and close the skills gap in the labor force. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Local Wisconsin leaders react to Trump’s Waukesha visit

Emily Jashinsky · June 14, 2017 12:01 am