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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Living Wage for All Act leaves hourly workers behind - Competitive Enterprise Institute

Last week, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Senate version of the Living Wage for All Act, which raises the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $25 per hour — a 245 percent increase — over 12 years. It begins by increasing the minimum wage 66 percent to $12 an hour and then establishes separate schedules for large and smaller employers, with the former being required to raise hourly pay ...

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Little Dixie Fire Protection District responds to allegations of wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation - The Mexico Ledger

The Little Dixie Fire Protection District has denied the allegations of whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination of former Little Dixie Fire Chief Eric Hartman. The lawsuit alleges two counts against Little Dixie — whistleblower retaliation and wrongful discharge in violation of public policy — claiming former Little Dixie Fire Chief Eric Hartman was fired because he was about to rep...

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