The group’s executive director, Christine Owens, said the increases come after years of frustration by hard-working, lower-income Americans.
“Working people are struggling to pay their bills, but they see that it’s the corporations and the wealthy CEOs who are getting the tax breaks. It’s just not right,” Owens said.
“The American people believe in the value of work — and that workers deserve to be valued. That’s why there’s such strong support for raising the minimum wage.”
Shelter animals will get help in California
Starting Tuesday, California pet stores won’t be allowed to sell cats, dogs or rabbits unless they came from animal shelters or nonprofit rescue groups.
While abandoned pets and overpopulated shelters are nationwide problems, California is the first state to pass such a law.
The new legislation isn’t just a “big win for our four-legged friends,” said Patrick O’Donnell, the state assemblyman who introduced the bill.
It’s also a win for California taxpayers, who “spend more than $250 million annually to house and euthanize animals in our shelters,” O’Donnell said.
More women will get on board in California
And by the end of 2021, corporations must have at least two or three female board members, depending on the size of the board of directors.
The new law isn’t just good for equity — it’s good for the economy, supporters say.
Illinois hunters will be allowed to wear pink
Teen smoking goes up in smoke in Massachusetts
Young people wanting to buy cigarettes in Massachusetts will have to wait until age 21 to do so.
“Raising the age to buy tobacco products in the Commonwealth is an important step to prevent addiction for young people and encourage healthy choices,” Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said.
No jury duty for nursing moms
New York state wants you to give back leftover prescriptions
As the opioid crisis keeps claiming more lives, the state of New York announced a drug take-back program to help combat the epidemic.
Under the “Drug Take Back Act,” which goes into effect January 6, drug manufacturers will be responsible for the costs of leftover drug collection, transportation and destruction.
The new law also requires chain and mail-order pharmacies to provide collection options, including drop boxes and prepaid mail-back envelopes.
No more golden parachutes over Illinois
Tired of shady officials cashing out with massive severance packages? Illinois lawmakers apparently feel the same way.
CNN’s Susannah Cullinane and Nadeem Muaddi contributed to this report.
Source : CNN