Home care providers across the nation have joined the movement for a $15 an hour minimum wage. An Atlanta provider writes about her love for the job as well as the need for a larger paycheck. Also today, a researcher for a fiscally conservative think tank warns about the negative consequences of raising the minimum wage, especially for small business owners.

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A sign announcing a home for sale is posted outside a home Feb. 1, 2024, in Acworth. Metro Atlanta saw a 4% decrease in April home sales compared to April 2024. (Mike Stewart/AP 2024)

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