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A proposed $17-an-hour federal minimum wage would cost North Carolina 98,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the right-leaning Employment Policies Institute.
A proposed $17-an-hour federal minimum wage would cost North Carolina 98,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the right-leaning Employment Policies Institute.
 
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
In a new article at the Journal of Public Economics, Zachary S. Fone, Joseph J. Sabia, and Resul Cesur report, “Using data from the 1998–2016 Uniform Crime Reports and a difference-in-differences approach, we find robust evidence that minimum wage hikes increase property crime arrests among 16-to-24
 
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
Some argue that minimum wage increases would create more wealth for those with the greatest need in North Carolina
 
N.C. farmers question paying $14.16 an hour in the H-2A program compared to $12 an hour in neighboring South Carolina.
N.C. farmers question paying $14.16 an hour in the H-2A program compared to $12 an hour in neighboring South Carolina.
 
Property and Casualty Insurance is something that we are required to purchase, by either a mortgage company or by a municipality. But what do we know about this? How do we know we are receiving honest and truthful information about a claim?
Property and Casualty Insurance is something that we are required to purchase, by either a mortgage company or by a municipality. But what do we know about this? How do we know we are receiving honest and truthful information about a claim?
 
Martin Pengelly writes for The Guardian about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s reaction to the new president’s first few months in office.
Martin Pengelly writes for The Guardian about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s reaction to the new president’s first few months in office.
 
Margot Cleveland of the Federalist focuses on one high-profile critic of raising the government-mandated minimum wage.
Margot Cleveland of the Federalist focuses on one high-profile critic of raising the government-mandated minimum wage.
 
Viewers of Amy Cooke’s weekly “The Right AOC on Point” videos recently learned about Pearce’s Law, the political maxim that Democratic politicians can’t say what they really believe and still expect to win elections.
Viewers of Amy Cooke’s weekly “The Right AOC on Point” videos recently learned about Pearce’s Law, the political maxim that Democratic politicians can’t say what they really believe and still expect to win elections.
 
James Antle of the Washington Examiner documents one noticeable impact of Donald Trump’s White House term.
James Antle of the Washington Examiner documents one noticeable impact of Donald Trump’s White House term.
 
Big corporations have come out in favor of increasing the minimum wage to $15. So what's going on here?
Big corporations have come out in favor of increasing the minimum wage to $15. So what's going on here?
 
With President Biden in the White House and Democrats in control of both houses of Congress, conservatives are bracing for a flurry of policy changes on issues they care about.
With President Biden in the White House and Democrats in control of both houses of Congress, conservatives are bracing for a flurry of policy changes on issues they care about.
 
As he nears inauguration this week, President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion relief package.
As he nears inauguration this week, President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion relief package.
 
David Harsanyi writes at National Review Online that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is underperforming his 2016 predecessor.
David Harsanyi writes at National Review Online that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is underperforming his 2016 predecessor.
 
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon documents a leading national business group’s dubious political calculation.
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon documents a leading national business group’s dubious political calculation.
 
Democrat presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the race on Monday after performing poorly in the South Carolina primary over the weekend.
Democrat presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar dropped out of the race on Monday after performing poorly in the South Carolina primary over the weekend.
 
While the deterioration of our public discourse preceded the 2016 election — and indeed Trump’s nomination and election can be seen as effects rather than causes of the phenomenon — political polarization is a defining characteristic of his presidency.
While the deterioration of our public discourse preceded the 2016 election — and indeed Trump’s nomination and election can be seen as effects rather than causes of the phenomenon — political polarization is a defining characteristic of his presidency.
 
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
There is a great deal of public discussion right now about the minimum wage.
 
First, Cal Cunningham called for the impeachment of President Trump. Now, Cunningham has joined Erica Smith in calling for a higher minimum wage.
First, Cal Cunningham called for the impeachment of President Trump. Now, Cunningham has joined Erica Smith in calling for a higher minimum wage.
 
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
 
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
 
The John Locke Foundation’s policy position on the minimum wage concludes with this recommendation
The John Locke Foundation’s policy position on the minimum wage concludes with this recommendation
 
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
Seattle's minimum-wage hikes have made labor costs too expensive for a Subway franchise to afford to do the five-dollar footlong promotion
 
Raising the government-mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour could cost North Carolina 334,000 jobs
Raising the government-mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour could cost North Carolina 334,000 jobs
 
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
 
Correct ideas are not always popular ones. I freely admit that most North Carolinians favor increasing the legal minimum wage, through either congressional or legislative action. Supporters believe that it will help workers rise out of poverty...
Correct ideas are not always popular ones. I freely admit that most North Carolinians favor increasing the legal minimum wage, through either congressional or legislative action. Supporters believe that it will help workers rise out of poverty...
 
Who says you shouldn't mix religion and politics? God and government were invoked Thursday night as solutions to the nation's ills during a three-way debate
Who says you shouldn't mix religion and politics? God and government were invoked Thursday night as solutions to the nation's ills during a three-way debate
 
Labor unions and "moral" activists have once again somehow convinced a few of the poorest and least educated workers in the Triangle to walk off their jobs and demand publicly that they all be priced out of work and their jobs be taken by machines.
Labor unions and "moral" activists have once again somehow convinced a few of the poorest and least educated workers in the Triangle to walk off their jobs and demand publicly that they all be priced out of work and their jobs be taken by machines.
 
When I took the job as a movie theater cashier, I had no idea my first excursion into the working world would deliver such valuable life lessons. I learned it's not a good idea to work for someone who tells you to protect the cash register at all costs and hands you a baseball bat to fend off robber
When I took the job as a movie theater cashier, I had no idea my first excursion into the working world would deliver such valuable life lessons. I learned it's not a good idea to work for someone who tells you to protect the cash register at all costs and hands you a baseball bat to fend off robber
 
As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
As we sink deeper into the Obama Era, it is becoming more apparent that "Dear Leader" does not want people starting businesses, working hard, and making their own money to feed and clothe themselves and their families.
 
I watched most of the State of the Union Address; some of you watched all of it, most of you watched none of it, which, in this case, is most understandable.
I watched most of the State of the Union Address; some of you watched all of it, most of you watched none of it, which, in this case, is most understandable.
 
It is clearly time to increase the minimum wage. How can anyone be expected to live on the paltry minimum currently in force.. They really can't.
It is clearly time to increase the minimum wage. How can anyone be expected to live on the paltry minimum currently in force.. They really can't.
 
The mainstream media has been dutifully regurgitating the lefty press releases demanding that the minimum wage be doubled immediately.
The mainstream media has been dutifully regurgitating the lefty press releases demanding that the minimum wage be doubled immediately.
 
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
Lawmakers wrapped up the 2013 legislative session with a bill embracing broad regulatory reform. The 68-page bill crossed into several functions of state...
 
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