Parents Paying Bills, States Compete for Talent | Charleston News

Half of adults still rely on parents for financial help—especially Gen Z and millennials—as rising costs push everyday expenses into the realm of parental support. Meanwhile, California’s public sector is under scrutiny after 250 state workers earned over $600K last year, with one making more than $2 million, sparking debates about fairness, taxpayer responsibility, and pay equity between public and private jobs. As people flee expensive coastal states for cheaper southern alternatives like North Carolina and Alabama, businesses are following suit, reshaping the U.S. economic map in a race to attract talent, investment, and even data centers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48423de06d55343a