The biannual report analyzes their set of indicators like National Assessment of Educational Progress test scores, poverty levels, and preschool participation to conclude where Kentucky ranks among ot ...
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed state budget for 2025-26 has won the enthusiastic support of State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, who calls the plan a vital investment in Pennsylvania’s future.
"Inspired by Ben Franklin, and backed by environmental groups, the building trades, chambers of commerce, consumer organizations, and even industry leaders, the Lightning Plan takes bold steps to ...
Over 100mn people — mostly in Asia — are expected to join the middle class every year. Having just returned from vibrant Vietnam, I can see why. This week, however, I wanted to focus on the state of ...
Earned wage access allows employees to get early access to their paychecks. Earned wage access is not a loan, so interest and loan fees are not normally charged. Employers sign up for earned wage ...
Missouri business groups have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave California voters ...
Washington was one of 21 states to implement an increase in minimum wage at the start of the new year. The wage went from $16.28 per hour to $16.66 per hour. Many student workers are receiving minimum ...