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NC: Minimum Wage Moving Forward

Matt Singer on May 15, 2006 - 4:23pm
North Carolinians for Fair Wages is optimistic about their likelihood of securing a minimum wage increase this year, but notes that an outpouring of public support could still make a huge difference for NC workers. The current bill includes an $0.85 increase in the minimum wage, but the goal of the coalition is to achieve a $1.00 increase tied to inflation.

New Latino Voters May Change Political Map

PSN on April 27, 2006 - 1:42pm
"Today we march, tomorrow we vote!" - the chant at the recent immigration rights rallies -- may translate into a changed electoral landscape in many states across the country.

Feds Propose Gutting State Protections Against Predatory Lending

Nathan Newman on February 28, 2006 - 1:53pm
North Carolina was the first state to pass a law reining in shady predatory lending practices, such as steep prepayment penalties, balloon payments and the sale of high-cost loans to borrowers who could qualify for lower rates. Soon a number of other states followed with similar laws and the result, according to a new study, is that homeowners now save $9.1 billion per year.