small businesses

Washington’s stalemate hits South L.A.’s safety net

by William Covington October 15, 2025October 16, 2025

As the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025 stretches into its third week, the fallout is reaching far beyond Washington. In South Los Angeles, where many families already […]

National

Private data tells the story Washington won’t

by Stacy Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor October 15, 2025October 16, 2025

With the federal government shutdown grinding on, the nation’s economic picture is collapsing into silence and uncertainty. For the first time in decades, there is no official monthly employment report […]