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The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
The recently passed NC state budget contains a provision that would not allow local governments and municipalities to establish minimum wage and other employment-related requirements for private employers.
 
A federal judge has rejected a Waynesville-based company's request to block a new federal rule linked to farm worker wages.
A federal judge has rejected a Waynesville-based company's request to block a new federal rule linked to farm worker wages.
 
Governor Gavin Newsom has called on the California state legislature to pass yet another minimum wage increase so that citizens can afford the products that have been made more expensive due to the previous minimum wage increase, sources confirmed Thursday.
Governor Gavin Newsom has called on the California state legislature to pass yet another minimum wage increase so that citizens can afford the products that have been made more expensive due to the previous minimum wage increase, sources confirmed Thursday.
 
SAN DIEGO, CA — Following the passing of legislation to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers in California, San Diego-based restaurant chain Jack-In-The-Box has announced it will now be rolling out a special offer of two tacos for just $20.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Following the passing of legislation to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers in California, San Diego-based restaurant chain Jack-In-The-Box has announced it will now be rolling out a special offer of two tacos for just $20.
 
A proposed $17-an-hour federal minimum wage would cost North Carolina 98,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the right-leaning Employment Policies Institute.
A proposed $17-an-hour federal minimum wage would cost North Carolina 98,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the right-leaning Employment Policies Institute.
 
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
Professional Sports Organizations, Legislators and Advocates Join Governor for Historic Bill Signing
 
auto workers union blasts electric vehcile provision in "Inflation Reduction Act"
auto workers union blasts electric vehcile provision in "Inflation Reduction Act"
 
The committee also increased tax on sports betting from 14% in the House version to 18%.
The committee also increased tax on sports betting from 14% in the House version to 18%.
 
In 2013, the new Republican-led General Assembly took steps to foster economic growth by lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. The corporate income tax is a burden that ultimately falls on workers.
In 2013, the new Republican-led General Assembly took steps to foster economic growth by lowering the state’s corporate income tax rate. The corporate income tax is a burden that ultimately falls on workers.
 
Unemployment fell in March as the number of new jobs aligned with expectations, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.
Unemployment fell in March as the number of new jobs aligned with expectations, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.
 
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
 
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
Nearly half a million students in Los Angeles missed school Tuesday after tens of thousands of workers employed with the second-largest district in the nation walked off the job, beginning a three-day strike demanding higher wages to afford Southern California living.
 
Public school teachers would receive “a substantial investment” of a minimum 10% pay bump under a resolution passed March 2 by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Public school teachers would receive “a substantial investment” of a minimum 10% pay bump under a resolution passed March 2 by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
 
anti-immigration, anti-woke leader of Left Party quits party leadership
anti-immigration, anti-woke leader of Left Party quits party leadership
 
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
 
Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel revealed on Wednesday that the federal government could “run out of funds” between July and September.
Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel revealed on Wednesday that the federal government could “run out of funds” between July and September.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% in December after increasing 0.1% in November, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 6.5%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, rose 5.7% on an annual basis.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% in December after increasing 0.1% in November, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 6.5%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, rose 5.7% on an annual basis.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up Cleveland County v. Conner, a case from North Carolina dealing with a dispute over an EMS worker's wages.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up Cleveland County v. Conner, a case from North Carolina dealing with a dispute over an EMS worker's wages.
 
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
 
Speaking at the 59th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller implied that employers should slow down any wage increases they hand out so that the American economy can temper inflation.
Speaking at the 59th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon in Phoenix, Arizona, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller implied that employers should slow down any wage increases they hand out so that the American economy can temper inflation.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in September, greater than the increases in July and August and higher than projections, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.2%.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in September, greater than the increases in July and August and higher than projections, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.2%.
 
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
RALEIGH – More than $30.1 million from the N.C. Volkswagen Settlement Program will be distributed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to fund 161 new school buses across the state, with the majority of the funding going toward new all-electric school buses.
 
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
North Carolina’s July unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% for the fourth consecutive month according to the latest release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The national rate decreased by 0.1% to 3.5%.
 
We all have witnessed examples of the worker shortage. Signs in business windows that read: “now hiring,” “please be patient, we are short on staff,” and “reduced hours” abound.
We all have witnessed examples of the worker shortage. Signs in business windows that read: “now hiring,” “please be patient, we are short on staff,” and “reduced hours” abound.
 
Imagine you hire someone to perform yardwork, at a mutually agreed upon price.
Imagine you hire someone to perform yardwork, at a mutually agreed upon price.
 
According to federal data, the average American’s wage is on the decline due to inflation.
According to federal data, the average American’s wage is on the decline due to inflation.
 
Margot Cleveland of the Federalist focuses on one high-profile critic of raising the government-mandated minimum wage.
Margot Cleveland of the Federalist focuses on one high-profile critic of raising the government-mandated minimum wage.
 
Usually when we see rising wages, the economy is growing.
 
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts within the higher education policy space were projecting that four-year colleges could face a loss of up to 20 percent in fall enrollment.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts within the higher education policy space were projecting that four-year colleges could face a loss of up to 20 percent in fall enrollment.
 
As a small business owner for most of my life I traditionally opposed raising the minimum wage on the grounds that it would trigger cost increases across the board for everything. Now I’m changing my thinking for several reasons.
As a small business owner for most of my life I traditionally opposed raising the minimum wage on the grounds that it would trigger cost increases across the board for everything. Now I’m changing my thinking for several reasons.
 
Editors at Issues and Insights wonder why advocates of an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage ignore clear, convincing evidence of its ill effects.
Editors at Issues and Insights wonder why advocates of an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage ignore clear, convincing evidence of its ill effects.
 
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