north carolina
January 25, 2006 -
Scandals in Washington often overshadow the dozens of smaller scandals that unfold at the state level each year. In North Carolina, Democratic House Speaker Jim Black has been a magnet for dubious dealings, the most recently of which is described here by NC Policy Watch:
January 18, 2006 -
Chris Fitzsimon of North Carolina Policy Watch notes that momentum is gaining for a hike in the state minimum wage. There's a "live" bill carrying over from the 2005 legislative session, which would boost the lowest wages by 85 cents over the federal minimum.
January 9, 2006 -
If you work hard, you shouldn't live in poverty. A simple idea, it seems, but for millions of workers wages have stagnated or are in decline, and Congress refuses to raise the floor by increasing the federal minimum wage.
November 5, 2005 -
I'm off to present a workshop on "The Social Cost of War" at a NC Council of Churches conference in Fayetteville, N.C. (home of Fort Bragg). If you're in the area, come on by!
November 3, 2005 -
Today in Raleigh, North Carolina, state workers will be holding a historic public hearing.
October 19, 2005 -
Calling all North Carolinians -- here are some great events coming your way soon:
August 22, 2005 -
Will North Carolina become the 16th state to raise the minimum wage? It may happen, but in spite of Democratic leaders in the state senate.