WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion…

Iolans whose utilities are subject to be disconnected because of non-payment will have 15 days to get their accounts caught up once a state order prohibiting disconnections expires. City Council members on Monday set the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a government spending spree on testing, health care and aid to businesses and households will nearly quadruple the federal budget deficit to $3.7 trillion,…

The last time America suffered an economic meltdown, in 2008, we came out of it poorly. Yes, the economy and the stock market recovered. So did the banks, with a big assist from Uncle Sam.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States.” But an executive order he is expected to sign today to implement the change would…

There are many frightening aspects to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the most frightening is how much we still don’t know. We don’t know why some cities and areas of the country are seeing higher mortality…

Several Southern states moved on Monday to lift stay-at-home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even as top federal health officials warned that too abrupt a reopening could spark new outbreaks of disease. South Carolina and…

One of the most bold yet sensible ideas to address the twin crises America faces to its health and economy is coming from, of all sources, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. The Republican junior senator wants…

A recent poll shows 60% of Americans want their leaders to be prudent in decisions to reopen places of business as the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be easing its grip. The Wall Street Journal/NBC survey…

Elected officials should be held accountable for what they say, how they vote, what they do, and what they fail to do. Additionally, the money spent by government should be accounted for, with online reports…