Plagued by high costs, long waitlists, and near-minimum wage pay for workers, families, and children rallied at the Washington State Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers to address the childcare issues ...

A recent city report highlights Madison's housing affordability and availability issues, including the fact that 47% (including college students) can't afford their housing.

New research in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that rising minimum wages in a state are associated with reduced ...

New research in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that rising minimum wages in a state are associated with reduced summer employment for ...

Senate Bill 5023 seeks to resolve longstanding discriminatory labor policies. Advocates note that nannies, housekeepers, ...

Inflation is still an issue, and President Trump's plans for immigration and tax legislation could create uncertainty.

Increasing pay for care workers of those with developmental disabilities can save the state money. Among Washington state’s most vulnerable people are some 4,600 who live with significant intellectual ...

An advocacy group pushing for making Michigan’s minimum wage for servers the same as other workers said Thursday it is ...

A few states across the country raised their minimum wage in January 2025, pulling them further ahead of the federal minimum ...

The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per ...

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is running for King County executive in the 2025 general election, with the goal of providing families more opportunities to grow in a safe environment.

Some 65 cities across the country rolled out wage increases at the start of the month, and restaurant owners are still ...