In 2019, Democratic lawmakers introduced at least seven bills to raise the state’s minimum wage, but not a single one received a committee hearing, let alone a vote, in the Republican-controlled legislature.
Drug prices have gotten so high in the U.S. that Utah pays to fly state workers to Mexico to purchase their drugs, gives them each a $500-per-trip bonus, and still saves tens of thousands of dollars.
“If we don’t come together and vote—vote—we’re going to be in a hell of a mess,” one 70-year-old woman said.
Because of physical and mental health issues, Damon Smith depends on SNAP to survive. His benefits are now at risk because of a new Trump administration rule.
The North Carolina Association of Educators is gauging interest to see how far teachers are willing to go to push back against draconian cuts to public education.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership issued an apology for falling "short in the planning and execution of the event."
Many people believe Medicare will cover long-term care costs, such as fees associated with going into a nursing home. It doesn't.
“I know he’s serving his country, but me not being informed, me not knowing anything, that’s the hardest part.”
Senate Democrats managed to uphold the governor’s veto on bills related to teachers’ raises and regulations reform. Then Republicans canceled a vote on the state budget.
At the close of 2019, the state’s voter ID law was temporarily struck down and its gerrymandered congressional maps were drawn.
| November 11, 2020
| November 11, 2020
| November 11, 2020
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| November 10, 2020
| November 10, 2020
