Stories tagged: "covid relief"

Economy caravans of fast food workers circling McDonald's in demands for an increase in minimum wage
Economy Democrats Introduce a Bill To Raise the Minimum Wage—A New Study Says That Could Help Save Infant Lives

The bill would double the federal minimum wage. A new study says it could also help reduce infant mortalities.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright January 28, 2021 3:10 pm EST
Elections Handyman Louis Peters, 64, stands outside a polling place in Marietta, Ga, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, the first day of Georgia's early voting period. (AP Photo/Jeff Martin)
Elections Georgians Need COVID Relief—And They’re Using Their Vote to Say It

"I think the stimulus is overdue,” said handyman Louis Peters, 64, who voted Monday on the first day of early-in-person balloting in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta.

Associated Press Associated Press December 16, 2020 10:48 am EST