In the 2021 and 2022 Congress, Democrats had a narrow Senate majority but nonetheless achieved major accomplishments through a combination of bipartisan legislation and the use of the budget ...

When the minimum wage does not go up, it goes down in buying power. The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 per hour since July 24, 2009. For full-time workers that amounts to $15,080 if you ...

On January 1, 2026, millions of workers will see new minimum wages kick in across the U.S. Some states lift pay each year using inflation formulas, while others are reaching targets set in law. Dozens ...

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

A social welfare boost, Vat changes, a minimum wage price hike, and a new derelict property tax have all been announced by the Government as part of Budget 2026. Here's how the day played out as ...