Latest articles by Matthew Housiaux
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New Employment Guidance Proposed on Hostile Work Practices
The Kiplinger Letter New guidelines for employers fueled by a sharp increase in employment discrimination lawsuits in 2023.
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15 Cancer Drugs Are in Short Supply: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The U.S. is working to address cancer drug shortages caused by manufacturing and supply chain woes.
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Federal Workplace Temperature Rules Heat Up: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The passage of new federal workplace heat regulations may depend on several issues, including the outcome of the 2024 election.
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Huawei's Chip Breakthrough Triggers U.S. Scrutiny: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Advanced chip highlights China's capacity for fighting back against US sanctions.
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Auto Industry’s EV Transition Sparks Tension With Autoworkers
The Kiplinger Letter DoE announces $12 billion to support factory retrofits, which autoworkers fear may mean the end of numerous auto manufacturing jobs.
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New Regs Crackdown on Incandescent Bulbs and CTC Exposure: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The EPA and Dept. of Energy are planning to enforce rules on hazardous CTC and inefficient incandescent light bulbs.
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Could Donald Trump's Trials Affect His Reelection Bid?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts So far, Trump's indictments haven't dented his popularity among Republican voters.
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Hospitals Say Increased Medicare Reimbursement Is Not Enough: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Medicare will bump up hospital reimbursements by 3.1% in 2024, but the industry says it's not enough as it comes off its worst financial year of the pandemic.
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Key U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges in Power Struggle with China and Russia: Kiplinger Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The U.S. faces a power struggle with China and Russia, with challenges like controlling exports of critical technologies and responding to the war on Ukraine.
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Clean Energy Backlog Eases with Groundbreaking New Rule: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is opening up the pathway to the electric grid, easing a clean energy backlog with a groundbreaking new rule.
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Construction Sector Sees Backlogs and Year-Over-Year Declines: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Commercial and industrial construction projects are delayed by governmental red tape and a skilled labor shortage.
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The Aerospace Recovery Is Still Going Strong: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The aerospace industry is recovering as orders for Airbus and Boeing aircrafts boom, but supply chain issues have slowed production.
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Could Third-Party Candidates Sway the Election?: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The 2024 presidential election could see third-party candidates chip away at Democrat votes in tight Biden districts.
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Global Factory Production Dips, but Supply Chains Improve: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts China, along with most nations worldwide, has seen dips in factory production, but supply chains and delivery times have begun to even out.
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U.S. Boosts Wind Power, Sets Oil Production Record: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The U.S. wind power market is set to double in size by 2030, but the country's also still focused on oil drilling and production.
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U.S. Renewable Fuel Requirements to Hit Record High: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and use up a growing supply of renewable diesel, U.S. renewable fuel requirements through 2025 will reach a record high.
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Biden Administration Considering Raft of Changes to Labor Rules: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The Department of Labor is planning new regulations on OSHA reporting, contract worker classification and possibly a new overtime salary minimum.
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How Low Demand for Cardboard Boxes Could Signal a Recession: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts A drop in cardboard box production indicates a lower demand for consumer goods and a creeping recession, but service industries could mitigate such effects.
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Looking Ahead: Congressional Spending Fights and 2024 House Elections: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts After a SCOTUS decision against gerrymandering, election maps in 2024 could affect many House races. Also, Congress fights over spending while trying to avoid a shutdown in fall 2023.
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10 States Sue the Biden Administration Over High Flood Insurance Rates: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan could raise average flood insurance rates 100%, and states like Florida and Louisiana are pushing back.
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Employer Non-compete Clauses Are Likely Illegal, Per NLRB: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Following the FTC's proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements in the workplace, the NLRB could possibly rule that such agreements violate federal law.
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Could President Biden Get Impeached? Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Republicans are currently laying the groundwork to impeach Biden, but what are their chances of success? Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
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Farmers Face Lower Costs, Greater Weather Risks: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Farmers Face Lower Costs, Greater Weather Risks: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
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New Emissions Limits to be Introduced: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts New emissions limits to be introduced: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
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