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Consumer spending fell for first time in nearly two years

March 3rd, 2025

Consumer spending in the U.S. dropped 0.2% in January—the first monthly decline since March 2023. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis measures spending through the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, and it decreased $30.7 billion. The bureau said that this reflected a $76.7 billion decrease in spending for goods and a $46.0 billion increase in […]

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Embracing STEM for erosion control and stormwater management

March 3rd, 2025

Contributed by International Erosion Control Association By Judith M. Guido Erosion control and stormwater companies are often seen simply as environmental service providers. However, your businesses are deeply rooted in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), making them crucial to sustainability and public safety. Recognizing and branding your company as a STEM-driven organization will grow […]

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