Livable Wages/Working Families
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Iowa invests $14 million to expand child care services
Iowa is making $14 million available to take on the critical lack of child care in the state. Many families said both parents want to work and would…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
New study quantifies extreme dangers of slaughterhouse work
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Poll: 80% of Montanans oppose reduced workers’ rights
A January survey of Montanans showed a large majority support workers' rights, even as several bills that could affect them move through the state …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Colorado tops in nation for residents with education beyond high school
Colorado is number one nationally, tied with Massachusetts, for its percentage of residents who have a credential or degree beyond high school…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Report: CA educational attainment exceeds national average
California has inched past the national average in the percentage of adults with a college degree or other postsecondary credential, according to the …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Report: OR needs to do more to get Native Americans into higher ed
Institutions need to do more to close the higher education graduation gap for Native Americans, according to a new report. The report notes at just …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Tax assistance available at sites across ID
Tax season is in full swing and locations are available across Idaho to assist people with preparing their returns. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Report: Military service members pay more for car loans
Military borrowers pay higher costs and face greater financial risks than civilian borrowers when taking out credit to buy a car - according to a new …
Monday, February 10, 2025
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on higher wages, health care, retirement
The United Auto Workers union is negotiating its first union contract with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering more than 4,000 members…
Monday, February 10, 2025
MN's Child Tax Credit has a new twist in year two
Poverty-fighting groups in Minnesota are joining the wave of officials reminding low-income households to take advantage of the state's Child Tax Cred…
PA budget proposal boosts public education, student-teacher stipends
Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget includes a significant increase for public education to address Pennsylvania's school funding issues and …
Study: Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft
Virginia ranks third behind only Maryland and Delaware among the worst states for the average amount of back wages companies owe to their workers…