EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Economics

Apr 30, 2026

Fed Changes Leadership, but Powell Stays On Board

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is not expected to fully step away from the Federal Reserve. Instead, he plans to continue serving as a member of the Board of Governors as long as the Justice Department's probe into the cost of the Fed’s headquarters renovations remains active.

Workforce Development

Apr 29, 2026

Indiana Students Explore Career Paths Beyond a Four-Year Degree

The Builders Association of Elkhart County (Ind.) connects local students with hands‑on construction experiences that open their eyes to career paths beyond a four‑year degree.

Economics

Apr 30, 2026

U.S. Economy Rebounded in the First Quarter of 2026

Real GDP growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from a weak finish at the end of 2025, as government spending recovered following a disruptive shutdown.

Economics

Apr 29, 2026

Powell’s Chair Ends but He Keeps His Board Seat

The April meeting of the Fed’s monetary policy committee featured a lot of institutional news for a month in which the Fed kept monetary policy unchanged. The outlook for the economy and monetary policy remains unclear due to geopolitical turbulence and domestic policy uncertainty.

Economics

Apr 29, 2026

Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts

Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity despite ongoing headwinds from financing costs and affordability constraints. While the monthly gain points to renewed momentum, year-to-date trends remain mixed, particularly in the single-family sector, and permit activity suggests some caution moving forward.