EconomyNews
As the union-backed “Fight for $15” movement has sought to enact mandatory minimum-wage increases in states and localities across the country, tax reform seems to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
This news may not sit well with hipster foodies in the Pacific Northwest. In a classic case of good intentions paving the way to hell,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Montgomery County, Maryland, would have passed a $15 minimum wage if is wasn’t for County Executive Ike Leggett. Leggett, a Democrat, openly supports increasing the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
On July 24, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi unveiled proposals by House Democrats to create “a better deal” for American families and workers. Unfortunately, the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Haven’t you heard? Conservatives are heartless, cruel, and all other synonyms for “bad” because we don’t care about other people. Which is to say that… Read More
EconomyNews
The Seattle mayor’s office coordinated with a University of California, Berkeley economist to manipulate a study on the effects of a $15 minimum wage for maximum political benefit, according… Read More
EconomyCommentary
For the most part, people share common goals. Most of us want poor people to enjoy higher standards of living, greater traffic safety, more world… Read More
EconomyCommentary
There are political movements to push the federal minimum hourly wage to $15. Raising the minimum wage has popular support among Americans. Their reasons include… Read More
Economy Commentary
Helping the “forgotten man” was an important and successful message for President Donald Trump in his election campaign. He tapped into the anxieties of many… Read More
EconomyNews
A Chicago restaurant abruptly closed this week, with ownership blaming the “rapidly changing labor market” and a 27 percent increase in base minimum wage costs… Read More
