May Housing Starts Hit Pandemic Lows, Builder Confidence Declines
June 23, 2026
May housing starts hit a pandemic low, threatening housing progress. Builder confidence drops due to rising costs.
May housing starts hit a pandemic low, threatening housing progress. Builder confidence drops due to rising costs.
Pure Michigan, the esteemed tourism campaign, marks its 20th anniversary as it continues to boost the state’s economy.
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has entered the U.S., posing threats to livestock, pets, and humans.
Pondera County and advocacy groups filed a petition against the EPA, challenging wastewater disposal into an aquifer.
SpaceX’s IPO catapults Elon Musk to trillionaire status, highlighting wealth concentration trends in the U.S. since 2022.
Consumer price inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war.
Americans are spending 4.2% more on consumer items than a year ago, due to energy prices and Trump’s Iran policy.
Food banks are protesting proposed cuts to federal aid for children and moms, impacting millions and WIC’s future.
Congress may roll back state animal welfare laws with the farm bill, affecting regulations like California’s Prop 12.
Janicki Industries selects Great Falls for an $800M facility, bringing 1,000 jobs by 2027, with salaries up to $120,000.
Republican Rep. Tom Barrett’s campaign t-shirts, claimed as “Made in USA,” are actually produced in Haiti, conflicting with his job creation stance.
Energy costs in the U.S. have increased due to military actions on Iran, with prices projected to rise further.
