Minimum-wage workers across 19 states just got a raise. Economists are split on the impact. Why some argue it could cause job losses, higher prices

For workers in 19 states, the new year brought with it a pay bump in the form of increases to the minimum wage. According to ...
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The maximum minimums: These cities have the highest minimum wages

This is an article discussing 15 cities with high minimum wages.

Here’s How Long the Average American Would Have To Work Minimum Wage To Have a Billion Dollars

Learn how long the average American would need to work at minimum wage to reach a billion dollars and why the numbers reveal stark income inequality.
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Which states pay more than their peers? A breakdown of minimum wages by state

This is an article detailing the several states that beat the federal minimum wage.

District 11 Democrats speak at candidate forum. What did they call for?

Five Democratic candidates running to unseat U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards answered policy questions at a Jan. 24 panel event.

These 3 Policy Moves Are Likely To Change Health Care for Older People

For almost 40 years, workers and their supporters lobbied to change the rule, seeing it as a contributor to the low wages and ...

Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data in the wrong city

A federal judge in Georgia is dismissing a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit seeking voter information from the state.

Judge declines to block NYC law requiring food delivery apps to give customers tipping option

A federal judge on Friday declined to strike down a New York City law that requires food delivery apps such as Uber Eats and ...
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Long-term care advocates speak out on regulatory rollbacks

Recent changes reverse years of advocacy efforts and are expected to affect care delivery for millions of older Americans.

Arkansas falls from 48th to 49th in national health rankings

A report this month by the United Health Foundation labeled Arkansas as the second unhealthiest state in the nation, ...

Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents

As more than 2,000 federal agents surge in Minneapolis in an immigration crackdown and clash with protesters on the streets, countless residents are also quietly resisting the operation through ...