The Working Poor
Column Published in syndication October 02, 2024In 2022, 37.9 million people (11.5% the US population), lived below the official poverty level according to the US Census Bureau. For context, in 2022, the weighted average poverty threshold for a family of four was $29,950. For an individual, it was income below $14,880. These values are updated annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index, but do not vary geographically. The Census measure does not include the value of noncash benefits (such as food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, public housing, and employer-provided benefits). On the other hand, it is extremely limited in what it considers due historical factors in how it was created (a fascinating story for later), and more accurate and comprehensive indicators reveal that the numbers in poverty are systematically higher. The overall economic and social consequences of poverty are staggering (another topic for the future).
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- poverty,
- job market,
- working poor
What are the expected costs of the port strike?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 03, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the expected costs of the port strike.
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- port strike,
- economic costs
School Funding in Texas
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 02, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses school funding in Texas.
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- school funding,
- Texas
How has the number of people who work from home changed?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 01, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses changes in the number of people who work from home.
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- work from home,
- workers
Here and There‑‑(Mostly Here)!
Column Published in syndication September 25, 2024More than 668,300 people moved to Texas according to the latest (July 2021 to July 2022) Census state-to-state migration data. That's more than 1,830 per day. About two-thirds came from other states, with the remainder from abroad. A year prior, in-migration was modestly higher at over 762,000 people, which was due in part to the effects of the pandemic.
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- migration,
- Texas,
- population change
Where does Texas rank in battery storage technology?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 30, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses where Texas ranks in battery storage technology.
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- energy,
- battery storage
A Look at the Cost of Housing and Primary Drivers of Recent Increases
Newsletter Published on September 27, 2024 (Vol. 41, No. 05)The cost of housing has risen sharply. Primary reasons for the increase and a perspective on potential future patterns are described in this issue.
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- housing,
- Alamo Region
What percentage of Texas voters consider their retirement savings inadequate?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 25, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the percentage of Texas voters who consider their retirement savings inadequate and the implications.
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- resources,
- savings,
- retirement
Texans Old and New
Column Published in syndication September 18, 2024New demographic information has been released by the US Census Bureau, and it confirms what we already knew - Texas is experiencing rapid population growth, notable job gains, and higher incomes. Let's take a brief look at a few highlights.
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- demographics,
- Texas,
- jobs,
- population
How much was the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 20, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
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- Federal Reserve,
- Fed meeting,
- interest rates