California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Resulted in 18,000 Job Losses
Impact of California’s $20 Minimum Wage on Fast Food Employment California’s implementation of a $20 hourly minimum wage has led to a notable decrease in employment within the fast food sector, resulting in an estimated reduction of 18,000 jobs. This finding comes from a recent paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). […]
DOJ consents to hold Abrego Garcia for a minimum of one month to stop deportation
On Monday, attorneys representing both the Trump administration and Salvadoran immigrant Kilmer Abrego Garcia reached an agreement to keep him in U.S. criminal custody in Tennessee for an additional 30 days. According to a filing made with U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw, Abrego Garcia’s lawyers indicated that he had been informed of this extension. This […]
Vietnam: Minimum of 34 fatalities after sightseeing boat overturns
Tragic Capsizing in Vietnam At least 34 people have lost their lives following a sudden thunderstorm that caused a tourist boat to capsize in Vietnam. On Saturday, the Wondersea vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during a trip to Hang Bay, a popular tourist destination. Rescue teams managed to save 11 individuals […]
St. John’s will play a minimum of 11 games at MSG next season.
Under athletic director Ed Cal, St. John’s is set to play 14 games in Madison Square Garden next season, although that number is still up in the air as the school works closely with MSG officials. Currently, St. John’s has a minimum of 11 games scheduled there, a slight increase from the nine played last […]
Spain prevents BBVA from merging with Sabadell for a minimum of three years.
New hurdles for BBVA’s takeover bid of Sabadell The Spanish government has introduced new challenges to BBVA’s €11 billion hostile takeover of its rival, Sabadell, stating that the two banks cannot merge for at least three years. Economic Affairs Minister Carlos Cuerpo indicated that the decision ensures the banks must keep their legal identities, assets, […]
Trump undecided on backing senator’s effort to increase minimum wage
Trump Uncertain on Minimum Wage Proposal President Trump has expressed uncertainty regarding a new initiative led by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. “I’ve never seen it. I need to talk to Josh. He’s a very good friend of mine,” Trump stated during a press briefing from […]
The budget rule that blocked the minimum wage increase may protect climate initiatives.
During 2021 and 2022, despite holding a slim majority in the Senate, Democrats managed to make significant strides by leveraging bipartisan legislation and budget adjustments. As a lead legal expert for the Senate Environment Committee, I participated in some of these initiatives and witnessed others firsthand. This strategy proved extremely fruitful, marking the largest investment […]
Senator Hawley leads a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: ‘Times have changed’
Legislation Push to Raise Minimum Wage Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri is making headlines with his proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This initiative is expected to generate significant discussion given its partisan framing. The bill, titled “Higher Wage Laws for American Workers,” aims to elevate the current federal minimum […]
Senator Josh Hawley collaborates with a Democrat to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
Proposed Federal Minimum Wage Increase Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri, along with Senator Peter Welch from Vermont, is sponsoring legislation aimed at raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This would also include annual adjustments based on inflation. The move represents a significant jump from the current minimum wage of $7.25, which has […]
Senator Hawley partners with a Democrat to advocate for a $15 federal minimum wage.
Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri and Senator Peter Welch of Vermont are advocating for legislation aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. This proposal also includes provisions for annual adjustments linked to inflation. Current federal minimum wage stands at $7.25 per hour, a figure that has remained unchanged for over 15 […]