<![CDATA[The Economic State]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-yRH!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3ebe8627-0f3d-4feb-81dd-d8ddd10a05d5_200x200.pngThe Economic Statehttps://www.theeconomicstate.comSubstackWed, 08 Apr 2026 04:17:55 GMT<![CDATA[Primary Fever in the Golden Triangle: The 2026 Economic Ballot]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/primary-fever-in-the-golden-trianglehttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/primary-fever-in-the-golden-triangleFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:52:45 GMTSOUTHEAST TEXAS — With early voting underway for the March 3, 2026 primaries, voters in Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties are doing more than just picking candidates—they are voting on the regio…

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]]><![CDATA[The "Steady Hand" Departs: Assessing Kenneth Williams’ Economic Legacy in Beaumont]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-steady-hand-departs-assessinghttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-steady-hand-departs-assessingFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:51:05 GMTBEAUMONT, TX — After three and a half years of navigating post-pandemic recovery and historic infrastructure investments, Beaumont City Manager Kenneth Williams has announced his retirement, effectiv…

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]]><![CDATA[The Economic State - Episode 12]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-12https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-12Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:26:12 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[The Economic State - Episode 11]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-11https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-11Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:24:53 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[The Economic State - Episode 10]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-10https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-10Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:37:39 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[The Economic State - Episode 9]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-9https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/the-economic-state-episode-9Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:36:56 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[Gilead and the Second Lockdown ]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/gilead-and-the-second-lockdownhttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/gilead-and-the-second-lockdownTue, 03 May 2022 23:57:42 GMT

Things were starting to look up when states were rolling back stay-at-home orders. Unemployment began to decline and it seemed we had flattened the curve. Treatment, other than ventilators, were in d…

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]]><![CDATA[Recover or Bust: Where We Are Now]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/recover-or-bust-where-we-are-nowhttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/recover-or-bust-where-we-are-nowTue, 03 May 2022 23:56:56 GMT

Days are blending into one another. Politicians are at each others throats and Americans are still confused about a timeline for safely reopening. We were just over half-way through reopening when ca…

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]]><![CDATA[Generation of Borrowers Leaves Debt as Millennial and Gen Z Inheritance]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/generation-of-borrowers-leaves-debthttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/generation-of-borrowers-leaves-debtTue, 03 May 2022 23:55:30 GMT

Ever since the Fed cut interest rates to almost nothing, loans have become more affordable. Many citizens will have to take out loans in order to pay bills due to states, cities, counties issuing sta…

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]]><![CDATA[How Trump’s Policy is Affecting the Chinese Market]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/how-trumps-policy-is-affecting-thehttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/how-trumps-policy-is-affecting-theTue, 03 May 2022 23:52:25 GMT

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Aug. 6 requiring ByteDance Ltd. to sell the popular social media app, TikTok, potentially to Microsoft Corporation, or else the app would be banned…

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]]><![CDATA[Prices Year-Over-Year Are Rising During Pandemic Induced Recession]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/prices-year-over-year-are-risinghttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/prices-year-over-year-are-risingTue, 03 May 2022 23:42:47 GMT

Consumer Price Index Increase

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers

for goods and services. It is one way to measure how Americans are faring during a recession.

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]]><![CDATA[Tesla’s Cybertruck Factory Move Continues Trend of Companies Migrating to Texas]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/teslas-cybertruck-factory-move-continueshttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/teslas-cybertruck-factory-move-continuesTue, 03 May 2022 23:38:27 GMT

Tech firms have been leading the stock market gains over the past two months. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) …

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]]><![CDATA[Ecommerce and Brick and Mortar Sales Booming During Panic]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/ecommerce-and-brick-and-mortar-saleshttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/ecommerce-and-brick-and-mortar-salesTue, 03 May 2022 23:35:25 GMT

In the midst of uncertainty consumers are stock piling goods in greater quantities than usual. Grocery stores such as H-E-B, Kroger, and Target are one of many places that are witnessing an increase …

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]]><![CDATA[Episode 12 | Americans Want to Know the Future of Healthcare]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-12-americans-want-to-know-a96https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-12-americans-want-to-know-a96Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:08:52 GMTWe compare both Trump and Biden’s positions on healthcare. Biden has clearly stated his plan, but Trump has yet to give a comprehensive plan to replace Obamacare.

]]><![CDATA[Episode 11 | What a Right-Leaning Court Means for Abortion Funding]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-11-what-a-right-leaning-court-ab8https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-11-what-a-right-leaning-court-ab8Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:20:36 GMTThis week, we analyze how much of abortion clinics' funding comes from federal and state taxes. We also look at what would happen if Roe v Wade is overturned.

]]><![CDATA[Episode 10 | Congress Battles for Another Stimulus Package]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-10-congress-battles-for-another-46ehttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-10-congress-battles-for-another-46eThu, 24 Sep 2020 02:48:22 GMTWe go into detail about the latest relief bill that has been in the works but has not been able to satisfy both Democrats and Republicans.

]]><![CDATA[Episode 9 | Netflix Revenue Unscathed by #cancelnetflix Trend]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-9-netflix-revenue-unscathed-dadhttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-9-netflix-revenue-unscathed-dadWed, 16 Sep 2020 12:24:30 GMTWe discuss why Netflix is being canceled on Twitter and what that means, financially, for the company.

]]><![CDATA[Episode 5 - The Best Time to Invest]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-5-the-best-time-to-invest-62bhttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-5-the-best-time-to-invest-62bTue, 07 Jul 2020 16:47:47 GMTDespite a rise in COVID-19 cases, the market is reaching higher gains. We discuss why now is the best time to invest. Also, a second stimulus check might be coming, as well as possible student loan forgiveness. Support my work: https://bit.ly/2ZbKGGc Articles: 1. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-outlook-high-unemployment-drive-equities-rally-recession-paulsen-2020-7-1029367029# 2. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/05/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html 3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesleywhistle/2020/07/05/second-stimulus-checks-and-student-loan-forgiveness-could-be-coming/#5ec7bb5c7612

]]><![CDATA[Episode 4 - Saving vs Investing]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-4-saving-vs-investing-bachttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-4-saving-vs-investing-bacTue, 23 Jun 2020 04:50:29 GMTConsumers are saving cash nationwide. We analyze how inflation depreciates cash savings. Lastly, we look at unemployment across the US. Support my work: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/billing/plans/subscribe?plan_id=P-91N03886NV4322254L3RNFEY Articles: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/21/banks-have-grown-by-2-trillion-in-deposits-since-coronavirus-first-hit.html https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/22/theres-nearly-5-trillion-parked-in-money-markets-as-many-investors-are-still-afraid-of-stocks.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/06/21/the-states-where-employment-is-recovering-the-best-and-failing-the-most/#2af5cc084680 https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-stock-futures-rally-at-start-to-the-week-11592816775

]]><![CDATA[Episode 3 - Stocks Fall Over Fears of Second Lockdown]]>https://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-3-stocks-fall-over-fears-b0ahttps://www.theeconomicstate.com/p/episode-3-stocks-fall-over-fears-b0aTue, 16 Jun 2020 03:20:23 GMTGlobal stock market tumbles after reports of a surge in cases. The bullish market has turned bearish in fear of continued stay-at-home orders.

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