“In January, Radio Sputnik, a propaganda arm of the Russian government, started broadcasting on three Kansas City-area radio stations during prime drive times, even sharing one frequency with a station rooted in the city’s historic jazz district.” https://t.co/kmTMUYc5Nw
Minimum wage ⬆️ in Missouri: "Small businesses downtown also expressed support for the wage increase. 'We’re strong supporters of treating our employees fairly,' Andrew Montee, owner Mokaska Coffee Co. said." via
@kq2#RaisetheWage https://t.co/dTNeQfxmrw
"The data paint a clear picture: Higher minimum wage requirements haven't reduced hiring in low-wage industries or overall." via @axios#RaisetheWage https://t.co/Xq4Vs5r3KG
From 2013 to 2018, when the minimum wage rose from $7.25 an hour to $13.50, New York’s restaurants have seen stronger job growth then in 12 cities that have not have any increase in their minimum wages. https://t.co/IlUYW7NEFX @NelpNews#RaiseTheWage
We’ve got #bignews! Travois has been named a Best For The World honoree by global nonprofit BLab in two categories: Overall and Customers! #BCorp#BestForTheWorld2019@BCorporation https://t.co/v5godNVK4Y
GREAT NEWS: The House Passed the #RaisetheWage Act. Now it's on to the Senate to END the LONGEST period ever without a federal #MinimumWage increase. 1,000 Business owners & biz orgs - And Counting❗️-have signed our biz petition here https://t.co/tbtSn6Crnd to show their support
Today is Jefferson Davis' birthday, a state holiday in Alabama. We're publishing the testimonies of nine men and women, all former slaves interviewed in Alabama in 1937, about the brutal system Davis tried to protect. https://t.co/0QJ2N8oTwU #alpolitics
"It hurts us all when some businesses pay so little that their employees can’t make a living." -Restaurant Owner @TheRieger - one of the great biz leaders signing statement https://t.co/tbtSn6Crnd to #RaisetheWage
Raising #minwage "is recipe for success" https://t.co/Hhoi84cBVZ
I had the pleasure of meeting Michael O'Connor, co-owner of La Barberia in Suburban Station, and his staff. Michael has a forward-thinking approach to paying his employees: when you pay living wages, workers stay and help you GROW! #RealJobsRealPay#MinimumWage#RaiseTheWagePA
Thanks for your great support on #RaiseTheWage, @howardamosa! Your experience as a savvy and compassionate business owner came through loud and clear. I know @sharicedavids values your input.
Out in Overland Park today to talk about the #RaiseTheWage act and advocate for a fair federal minimum wage. I’ve been to @sharicedavids DC office, and the original headquarters on strawberry hill, but this was my first time here.
"As a restaurant owner, I strongly support legislation that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024." @TheRieger@cavakc#RaisetheWage#Fightfor15 Guest Opinion: Raising Minimum Wage Is Recipe For Success https://t.co/Hhoi84cBVZ
GOOD NEWS: Wage gains are not just going to the top. "The faster growth at the bottom is probably being fueled in part by recent minimum wage increases in cities and states across the country." ✅ #RaisetheWage is good for the economy! https://t.co/vPP4dk96Fb