Virginia State

Axios Richmond

Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsJust 21.6% of Virginia workers earn less than $17 an hour, per new data from Oxfam, a global income equality advocacy nonprofit.Why it matters: Virginia has a lower rate than then the national average — and the lowest rate in the South — of workers earning less than $17 an hour. Plus, the state has significantly fewer low-wage workers than it did just two years ago. State of play: Oxfam revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17, Axios' Emily...

Virginia has the lowest rate of low-wage workers in the South

Despite high inflation over the past few years, buying power has gone up because pay raises have more than kept up. Typical hourly pay goes farther now than it did before the pandemic, according to the latest data on wages and consumer prices. More members of the public say they're...

Believe It Or Not: Lower Inflation and Higher Wages Have Made Paychecks Go Further

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – California voters will get to decide, November 5, on Proposition 32, a measure that raises the minimum wage to $18 an hour for all workers. The current minimum wage is $16 an hour in California and adjusts for inflation. Fast food workers make $20 per hour and health care worker's wage will eventually increase to $25 per hour.

Proposition 32 will allow voters to decide on $18 minimum wage for all California workers

USA TODAY

Are wages keeping up with inflation? Here's what USA TODAY reporters found:

Trump wants to "make America wealthy once again:" Here's how wages have changed

Inflation in the United States is slowing, but prices remain high, creating persistent challenges for consumers. While the economy is expanding with a lower rate of price growth and a robust job market, the overall cost of living remains elevated. According to a recent report by Jessica Dickler for CNBC,...

Americans Feel the Squeeze as High Prices Persist Despite Slowing Inflation, Report Finds

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Scripps News

As Frito-Lay profits fell, company leaders say some consumers are shying away from the brand. The company said in response, it will need to offer more promotions to win back customers.

Frito-Lay suggests lower prices could win back inflation-weary consumers

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Rates were prepared to make a big move in one direction or the other heading into today's high stakes inflation data. Fortunately, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in quite a bit lower than expected, leading to a sharp decline in rates at the average lender. 30yr fixed rates had...

Mortgage Rates Drop Sharply After Inflation Data

Axios

In Las Vegas Tuesday, President Biden is expected to call for legislative action to curb landlords' ability to raise rents, administration officials told reporters Monday afternoon. Why it matters: Rents have skyrocketed over the past few years, contributing to high inflation and putting enormous strain on renters. "Families deserve housing...

Biden to propose capping national rent increases at 5%

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. The Social Security cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is likely to be 2.7%, based on the latest consumer price index data, released Thursday. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 2.9%...

Social Security COLA Estimate for 2025 Drops to 2.7% on Cooler Inflation Data

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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America's wage boost: There are fewer low-wage workers in the U.S. now

Just 13% of workers in the U.S. are now earning less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per new data from...

America's wage boost: There are fewer low-wage workers in the U.S. now

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