Publications
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Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hike Is an Ill-Advised Move for The Lone Star State
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Texas House of Representatives is considering House Bill 1919, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Lone Star State from its current $7.25 per hour to $17 per hour, beginning January 1, 2025. HB 1919 would initially increase the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour for the year 2024, before moving onto the […] -
Research & Commentary: Texas Does Not Need to Urge Congress for Federal Minimum Wage Increase
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Texas Legislature is considering HCR 50, a concurrent resolution that would implore Congress to raise the federal minimum wage from its current $7.25 per hour, to $15 per hour. HCR 50 also requests that the Texas Secretary of State forward official copies of the resolution to the president, leader of the Senate, Speaker of the […] -
Research & Commentary: Minimum Wage Hike Would Be a Bad Move for Lone Star State
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Texas House of Representatives is considering House Bill 737, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Lone Star State from its current $7.25 per hour to $15 per hour, beginning September 1, 2023. Historically, some state lawmakers have advocated for quick “fixes” in response to perilous economic situations. However, minimum wage increases almost […] -
Research & Commentary: ‘Making Work Pay’ Act Is Ill-Advised Move for Kansas
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Kansas House of Representatives is considering House Bill 2368, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Sunflower State to $16 per hour by January 1, 2027. Also known as the Making Work Pay Act, this would be a substantial increase from Kansas’ current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. HB 2368 works in […] -
Research & Commentary: ‘Making Work Pay’ Act Would Undermine Kansas Economy
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Kansas Senate is considering Senate Bill 70, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Sunflower State to $16 per hour by January 1, 2027. Also known as the Making Work Pay Act, this would be a substantial increase from Kansas’ current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. SB 70 works in tandem with House […] -
Research & Commentary: A Minimum Wage Hike to $20 Per Hour Is an Ill-Advised Move for the Rhode Island Legislature
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering Senate Bill 37, legislation that would raise the minimum wage in the Ocean State to $20 per hour by January 1, 2025. This is a dramatic increase from the current minimum wage of $13 per hour. The bill would initially increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour on […] -
Wyoming Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Wisconsin Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
West Virginia Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Washington Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Virginia Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Vermont Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Utah Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Texas Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Tennessee Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
South Dakota Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
South Carolina Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Rhode Island Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Oregon Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Pennsylvania Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Oklahoma Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
Ohio Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
North Dakota Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023. -
North Carolina Legislators Should Avoid Minimum Wage Hikes in 2023
Publication -Research and Commentaries -In this Research & Commentary Samantha Fillmore explains why minimum wage hikes would be harmful in 2023.
