New Jersey State

Upworthy

Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

California State

Fox News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes slashing millions from 'public safety' as the Democratic state grapples with a massive budget deficit totaling $37.9 billion.

Newsom proposes defunding police, prisons, public safety as California faces massive deficit

New York City, NY

In the country's priciest city, it costs an average of $4,200 a month to rent a one-bedroom apartment. Renting is a total nightmare for many right now, but unlucky renters in some cities are facing higher costs, on average, than anyone else in the US. Visual Capitalist used Zumper's National...

People In These Cities Are Paying The Highest Rent In The US

Los Angeles, CA

New York Post

Jim Carrey has hacked the price of his long-time Los Angeles estate once again.

The “Yes Man” actor, 62, initially listed his sprawling 10,954-square-foot Brentwood mansion for a hefty $28.9 million in February 2023.

But the lavish pad has failed to find a buyer, prompting Carrey to repeatedly slash the price. The first cut came two months later, dropping to $27 million. By October 2023, he’d trimmed it down again to $24 million.

Now, Carrey has dropped the asking price even further, settling at $21.9 million — a staggering $7 million reduction.







The relentless price cuts highlight the brutal reality facing California’s luxury real...

Jim Carrey is the latest victim of California’s housing freeze — LA mansion price drops by $7M

Daily Mail

Judge Daniel O. Tiernan made the decision Thursday, after hearing testimony from two men who say they witnessed Joseph Stancak (not pictured) sign the will the year before he passed.

Major twist in battle for late Chicago recluse's $11 million fortune as 119 distant relatives scattered around the world were set to receive $100,000 payouts from the largest unclaimed estate in US history

Alabama State

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket. Methodology. To determine America’s cheapest states to live in, Forbes...

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

In America, home prices are at record highs while hundreds of thousands are homeless.

Renters are struggling more than homeowners in America’s tough housing market, report says

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The New York borough of Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — and the cost of living in the No. 2 place isn't even close. The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. Manhattan is 24% more expensive than Honolulu and 30% more expensive than San Jose.

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

Florida State

FinanceBuzz

Dreaming of retiring in the Sunshine State? Explore these 12 Florida cities for budget-conscious retirees, offering a comfortable lifestyle for $3,000 a month.

12 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Budget of $3,000 a Month

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

NEWARK, N.J. — Thomas Manzo, the ex-husband of a star from Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," was convicted today of planning an assault on his ex-wife’s current husband in exchange for a lavish wedding reception, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. The 59-year-old Franklin Lakes resident was found guilty after a two-and-a-half-week trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court.

Real Housewives Star's Ex Convicted of Violent Assault

Nearly $85 million in grant funding has been awarded to clear the way for more affordable housing to be built across the nation. The first 21 awards under the federal Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program will support communities “actively taking steps and demonstrating progress in addressing needless local housing barriers to housing production,” according to officials.

Federal Officials Award $85 Million in First PRO Housing Grants

Hawaii State

Kailua, HI

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	When you live in a place like Hawaii, it doesn’t get much better than a sun-drenched beach in your backyard.Imagine Dragons Bassist Ben McKee Hangs a $1.3 Million Price Tag on His Longtime Bay Area Retreat




	Located in Kailua on the east coast of O’ahu, a tropical compound has hit the market for $32.5 million with Brandon Kim of List Sotheby’s International Realty. Built in 2001, the oceanfront residence was previously owned by Harry Rothschild of the Rothschild banking family. According to property records, he offloaded the property in 1987 for what today seems like a bargain price of $1.2 million. During...

An Oceanfront Compound in Hawaii Once Owned by a Rothschild Hits the Market for $32.5 Million

Dengarden

European's Total Sticker Shock Over Hamptons House Prices Goes Viral

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

WASHINGTON (CN) — The Biden administration on Wednesday morning rolled out a new plan that officials say will address an urgent need for new affordable housing in cities across the country. The two-part program, which will provide as much as $185 million in subsidies for new housing developments, is...

Biden administration to invest $185M in affordable housing

WHYY 

NewsBreak

N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New Jersey lawmakers passed...

N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways

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