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Elections A Guide to the Six Constitutional Amendments on Florida’s Ballot

From raising the minimum hourly wage to tax discounts for spouses of certain deceased veterans, on Nov. 3 the stakes are high for Floridians. Here’s what you need to know.

Giselle Balido Giselle Balido September 28, 2020 6:02 pm EDT
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Money Ben Carson Begrudgingly Admits Minimum Wage Is Too Low

During a recent interview, Carson said it would be “very difficult” to live on $7.25 an hour and that the federal minimum wage should be indexed in order to change with fluctuating circumstances.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright March 11, 2020 1:45 pm EDT
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Money North Carolina Workers Are Fed Up With the State’s $7.25 Minimum Wage

In 2019, Democratic lawmakers introduced at least seven bills to raise the state’s minimum wage, but not a single one received a committee hearing, let alone a vote, in the Republican-controlled legislature.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 14, 2020 11:09 am EST
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Jobs We Did the Math. It’s Nearly Impossible to Survive on Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania.

The hourly wage has remained stagnant at $7.25 since 2009. Gov. Tom Wolf is working to change that, despite opposition from state Republicans.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 3, 2020 3:01 pm EST
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Money Minimum Wage Earners in 22 States Are Getting a Raise in the New Year

Meanwhile, the federal minimum wage hasn't increased since 2009.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers December 31, 2019 8:30 am EST

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A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
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