Livable Wages/Working Families
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Agriculture Worker Rights Program: Attorneys for Eligible Ag Workers in NE
With an average hourly wage of under $15 in 2021, many Nebraska agricultural workers would be hard-pressed to afford an attorney if they needed one …
Thursday, March 30, 2023
University Makes It Easier for Former Students to Return, Finish Degree
Everyone starts college with pretty much the same dream - to earn a degree and have a better life. But sometimes life gets in the way, and dreams get …
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Early Support for Black Students in GA Could Help Boost College Enrollment
Two reports confirm a troubling trend in terms of Black students attending college. According to the University System of Georgia, enrollment among …
Thursday, March 30, 2023
NY Mayor Eager to Address Numerous Issues After Conference
A New York state mayor is eager to implement new initiatives he observed during the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. …
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
ND Lawmaker: Still Hope for Expanding School Meals
This week, the North Dakota Senate rejected a plan to expand eligibility for free school meals, but the idea has support from many agencies and …
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Banking Woes Send Consumers Looking for Safer Alternatives
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has put a spotlight on the safety and stability of the U.S. financial system. Now…
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
NM Homelessness Declines, But Rural Folks Face Barriers
In the past two years, homelessness in America has risen only 1%, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - which …
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Chipotle Pays Augusta, Maine Union Organizers for Labor Violations
Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle will pay workers at its former location in Augusta, Maine as part of a settlement over labor law violations…
Monday, March 27, 2023
CFPB Proposal Would Lower Credit-Card Late Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new regulations on credit card late fees, which could save Americans billions of dollars…
Monday, March 27, 2023
Report: More Ohioans Rely on Credit Cards for Basic Needs
More than one in three Ohioans are relying on credit cards for spending needs, and nearly a quarter say they've increased their credit-card use in …
Monday, March 27, 2023
Apprenticeships Give IN Students a Job-Market Edge
High school graduates have the option before taking their next academic step to choose a gap year - for traveling, relaxing, or researching different …
Monday, March 27, 2023
As ACA Hits 13th Year, West Virginia Makes Coverage Gains
It's been 13 years since more than 156,000 West Virginians gained health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act. As sweeping and …