short readsMar 12, 2021 When it comes to raising the minimum wage, most of the action is in cities and states, not Congress The $7.25 federal minimum wage is used in just 21 states, which collectively account for about 40% of all U.S. wage and salary workers.
short readsAug 13, 2021 Congress is off to a slow start in 2021, much as it has been in previous years The 117th Congress’ total legislative output stands at 36 laws – only 30 of which count, by our criteria, as substantive legislation.
short readsApr 24, 2020 Not all unemployed people get unemployment benefits; in some states, very few do Despite some broad federal guidelines, claimants still face a hodgepodge of different state rules governing how they can qualify for benefits.