Business and Economic News

 Is hybrid work the solution? 
Many people working from home during the pandemic love the flexibility but miss the camaraderie of the office. Host Angela Davis talks about the pros and cons of hybrid work. 
Biden task force releases report to strengthen labor unions
A Biden administration task force has issued a set of recommendations that could make it easier for federal workers and contractors to unionize. The report released Monday includes 70 recommendations.
This week at the Capitol: Focus on jobless fund
As the Legislature enters its second week, a push to replenish a pandemic-battered unemployment fund will get plenty of attention and possibly quick action.
Feds' contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises
NPR has obtained the government's $5.3 billion contract for the first 10 million courses of Paxlovid, an antiviral pill for COVID-19. Here's what's in it.
Jon Ruzek left his job to help his kids during the pandemic. He's not planning to go back.
Record numbers of Americans have left their jobs during the pandemic as part of the Great Resignation — many of whom are parents who needed more time to help their kids. Jon Ruzek told host Cathy Wurzer how leaving his job changed his perspective on work-life balance.