minimum wage
Sen. Josh Hawley (D-Mo.) strayed from the GOP line on a symbolic bill with Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.).
The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz in January, could provide a tax deduction up to $25,000 for workers who receive tips and make under $160,000 annually.
Successful ballot initiatives and statehouse bills are driving a record number of minimum wage increases this coming year.
The new rule would end a controversial program in place since 1938, but the incoming Trump administration would have the final say.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour.
Although the Democratic presidential nominee hasn’t specified a number, her position is still way clearer than Donald Trump’s.
The court rejected an effort by Republican lawmakers to water down two ballot initiatives from 2018.
The federal minimum wage has remained a mere $7.25 per hour since July 24, 2009. Another hike doesn't look likely anytime soon.
The proposal would likely increase the deficit and encourage more workers to seek tips.
The presumptive GOP nominee is pitching a plan to end taxes on gratuities, but restaurant workers should take a close look at his record.