Mississippi storm victims have until Aug. 31 to seek disaster unemployment aid
Workers and self-employed residents in five Mississippi counties may qualify for disaster unemployment aid after the May storms. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
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Keith Sonderling’s Labor secretary nomination remains pending
Keith Sonderling is running the Labor Department as acting secretary, but his nomination remains pending after a hearing and Executive Calendar placement.
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St. Paul’s small-business minimum wage rises to $16.37 an hour
Saint Paul’s July 1, 2026 minimum-wage increase sets new rates for small and micro businesses and gives employers and workers updated rules for coverage, youth workers, records and complaints.
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Omaha City Council passes $15 minimum wage, Mayor cites legal questions
Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to keep a $15 minimum wage for all workers, but Mayor John Ewing Jr. says legal questions could affect next steps.
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Boston braces for dangerous heat through the July 4 weekend
Boston is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Saturday, with cooling centers open and holiday plans, travel, and outdoor work all facing serious heat risk.
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Albuquerque council adopts minimum-wage hike; first phase starts in 2027
Albuquerque council approved a phased minimum-wage hike on June 1, but the first increase won’t hit payrolls until 2027, and state wage rules still apply for now.