Livable Wages/Working Families
Thursday, September 19, 2024
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages
United Auto Workers' contract negotiations kick off today with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering over 4,000 UAW members. The union says …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
New study shows minimum wage hikes don’t mean job losses
A new study found minimum wage increases have little or no impact on job loss. The Economic Policy Institute study comes as federal lawmakers …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
AR seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap
Arkansans who are on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act will cap prescription drug costs…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Study: Increasing minimum wage does not reduce jobs
A new report shows minimum wage increases have had little effect on the number of jobs in Maryland and nationwide. While the rhetoric around …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CO Amendment 80 could prompt private school voucher foothold
Colorado voters will decide whether to change the state's constitution to ensure families have school choice as a fundamental right. Kallie Leyba…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tri-State to lower customer energy costs by $400 million over 20 years
Colorado's second-largest electricity provider, the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, projects new federal clean energy funding will …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
An under-the-radar profession could use a helping hand
September is Workforce Development Month and North Dakota offices managing energy assistance programs hope people in need of a fresh career start will…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NC voucher bill sparks debate over public school funding, equity
Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Report: CT post-pandemic job growth still lags
A new report showed Connecticut's post-pandemic job growth lags behind the rest of the nation. The State of Working Connecticut report found …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
New census data show significant drop in NM's child poverty
A new federal report shows anti-poverty policies enacted by New Mexico are making a big difference. This month, the U.S. Census Bureau has released …
Monday, September 16, 2024
PA tax credit expansion increases support for child, dependent care
Pennsylvania families facing challenges with child and dependent care expenses may now benefit from a significant state tax break. The expansion of …