Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

US Hiring Slowed to 266,000 Added Jobs in April, Unemployment Rises to 6.1%

US Hiring Slowed to 266,000 Added Jobs in April, Unemployment Rises to 6.1%

AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens; analysts predicted up to 1,000,000 jobs. With viral cases declining and states and localities easing restrictions, businesses have added…MORE

ERCOT Confident It Can Meet Summer Power Demand

ERCOT Confident It Can Meet Summer Power Demand

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The group that manages the grid that provides electric power to most of Texas assures that the grid will provide sufficient power to meet peak summer demand. In a Thursday statement, however, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said it expects record-breaking demand for electric power that could mean tight reserve…MORE

Texas GOP’s Voting Restriction Bill Passes Key House Vote

Texas GOP’s Voting Restriction Bill Passes Key House Vote

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republican lawmakers advanced a sweeping elections bill early Friday following hours of discussion that would put America’s biggest red state closer to imposing a raft of new voting restrictions in the face of growing warning from corporations. The key vote at 3 a.m. in the Texas House followed hours of…MORE