New Orleans Following all of the discussions on reforming the income tax system isn’t easy, especially since much of the time the people saying they are for reform and closing the loopholes really aren’t and sometimes the people saying they aren’t for reform, really should be. Confused? Yes, me too! I stirred the pot a …
Category: Citizen Wealth
Disconnecting Lifeline Telephone Service for Millions
New Orleans Lifeline programs are great services in our modern age and we need more of them. In concept “lifeline” conceptually stands for the provision of a basic level of service, like electricity, gas, telephone, or even internet potentially, essential for the very survival of a low income family or senior citizen. Telephone lifeline services …
Up with Minimum Wage – Hell, Yes! How about Hospitality Workers, Too?
New Orleans President Obama in the State of the Union address called for an increase in the federal minimum wage, which has been stuck for the last four years at $7.25 per hour. The President has done some bargaining, hopefully not with himself again, but the target for his proposed increase is $9.00 per hour, …