Southern Economic Renaissance: Historic Wage Growth Surpasses 89 Years of Inflation
Southern states have achieved unprecedented wage growth since 1935, with states like South Carolina and Georgia seeing real increases of over 150% above inflation. This dramatic transformation challenges historical wage patterns and outpaces Northern states' growth, highlighting a major shift in regional economic dynamics.
Teachers' $3.35 Billion Out-of-Pocket Spending Highlights Education Funding Crisis
US educators are projected to spend $3.35 billion on classroom supplies this academic year, far exceeding tax deductions. This financial burden, coupled with stagnant salaries, is straining the teaching profession and raising questions about educational funding.
Latina Workers Face $1.3 Million Wage Gap Over Career, Study Finds
New data reveals Latina women earn just 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, resulting in a staggering $1.3 million loss over a 40-year career. The wage disparity highlights persistent economic inequalities and the need for action to achieve pay parity.