Publications

The Georgia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 1507, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Peach State from its current $5.15 per hour to $8 per hour, effective immediately.  Historically, some state lawmakers have advocated for quick “fixes” in response to perilous economic situations, such as minimum wage hikes. However, minimum […]

The Tennessee House of Representatives is considering House Bill 819, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Volunteer State from its current $7.25 per hour to $12 per hour, effective July 1, 2024.  Historically, some state lawmakers have advocated for quick “fixes” in response to perilous economic situations, such as minimum wage hikes. […]

The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 16, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour. Furthermore, HB 16 would require that on September 30, 2024, and on September 30 of each subsequent year, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security […]

The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 67, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour.  Furthermore, HB 67 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […]

The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 306, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour.  Furthermore, HB 306 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […]

The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 584, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour.  Furthermore, HB 584 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […]

The Mississippi House of Representatives is considering House Bill 71, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Magnolia State from its current $7.25 per hour to $10 per hour.  Furthermore, HB 71 would require that employers with tipped employees be exempt from the requirement to pay the state minimum wage and to establish […]

The West Virginia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 4534, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Mountain State to $15 per hour by September 30, 2029. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $10 per hour beginning September 30, 2024, then increasing by $1 per hour […]

The West Virginia House of Representatives is considering House Bill 4256, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Mountain State to $15 per hour, by December 31, 2029. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $10 per hour beginning December 31, 2024, then increasing by $1 per hour […]

The Oklahoma Senate is considering Senate Bill 1276, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Sooner State to $13 per hour by November 1, 2024. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $13 per, then increasing by $0.50 per hour every year over a five-year period after […]

The New York Senate is considering Senate Bill 8154, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Empire State to $17 per hour by January 1, 2025. The legislation would incrementally raise the minimum wage beginning with an increase to $16 per hour, then increasing to $17 per hour on January 1, 2026, or, […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]

Throughout 2023, every state in the nation has grappled with the many economic challenges that the year has brought. Inflation continues to make it difficult for middle class Americans to pay their bills, interest rates have risen, we have been in a clear recession by all definitions although the government refuses to acknowledge it, gas […]