Livable Wages/Working Families
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Billions in WV Federal Funds at Stake as Debt Ceiling Looms
Over the weekend, lawmakers announced they have reached an agreement to reduce spending and address the debt limit. The deal needs a full signoff …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
MN Hunger Relief Leader: SNAP Threats Off Mark
Whether it's the recent debt ceiling negotiations or the Farm Bill debate, a key federal food assistance program is again at the mercy of budget …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wednesday Hearing on Xcel Energy Rate Increase Request Open to Public
On Wednesday, Xcel Energy customers will have a chance to tell the Colorado Public Utilities Commission what they think about the company's request - …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
ND Farm Communities See Brighter Path with Food Business Centers
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …
U.S. House Votes to Rescind Student Debt-Relief Program
A new report outlined the importance of student debt relief to workers in New York and across the country. An American Federation of Teachers …
MN Session Produced 'Under-the-Radar' Victories for Workers
Minnesota legislators adopted a lot of major policies in this year's session, including actions to support workers in many different fields. State …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Report: More of Ohio’s Older Adults Living in Poverty
By 2030, more than one in five Americans - more than 73 million people age 65 and over - will be of retirement age, as the last of the Baby Boomer …
Congress to Vote Today on Measure to Rescind Student Debt Relief
The House of Representatives is set to vote today on a bill that would repeal President Joe Biden's plan to wipe out $10,000 to $20,000 in student loa…
NY Budget Creates Wins, Losses for Hospitals in State
New York State's new 2024 budget provides some needed relief to hospitals. Along with a Medicaid rate increase, the budget includes $1.4 billion …
WA Lawmakers Address Understaffed Caregiving Industry
Lawmakers guaranteed more than $760 million in their budget to boost wages and benefits for home care service providers. That means Washington …
Contentious 2023 MO Legislative Session Saw Wins for Struggling Families
Although Missouri's 2023 legislative session was contentious and resulted in a historically low number of bills being passed, advocates for children …