Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars. Hiring fell from a revised 147,000 in April, the Department of Labor said Friday. The job gains last month were above the 130,000 that economists had forecast. Healthcare companies added 62,000…MORE

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 2 Providing New Funding For Texas Schools

WBAP/KLIF) – Austin – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 2 that provides what some are calling historic new funding for schools. The bill will provide $8.5 Billion to help districts with teacher and support staff pay, operational expenses, special education, early childhood learning and campus safety. The legislature gave approval to the…MORE

Trump Proclamation Restricts Travel To US From Certain Countries

(WBAP/KLIF) – Washington – President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel from a number of countries the administration considers a risk due to deficient vetting and screening. Starting June 9th, travel will be restricted from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of The Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.…MORE