(The Center Square) – Ohioans working for minimum wage will get another Christmas present in a week. The state’s minimum wage rises by 25 cents on Jan. 1, going to $10.70 an hour to account for inflation. The current Ohio minimum wage for tipped employees is $5.25 per hour and $10.45 for nontipped workers. The minimum […]

(The Center Square) — In Louisiana, violent and property crime numbers across the state have dropped from recent years. Despite this, a survey earlier this year from the Manship School at LSU found that 72% of Louisiana residents say the amount of crime has increased in the past few years, with 41% saying crime is […]

(The Center Square) – Illinois employers are bracing for minimum-wage hikes, which may lead to more job cuts around the state. Illinois’ minimum wage is rising from $14 per hour to $15 on Jan 1, the final increase in a series of annual increases from a law Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed in February of 2019. In […]

The Cowboy State has once again won the tax rodeo for having the most competitive tax structure according to the Tax Foundation. The Tax Foundation recently released its 2025 State Competitiveness Index. This study revealed which states are taxpayer-friendly for both individuals and businesses. States are ranked based on income, sales, excise, property, capital gains, corporate, […]