Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

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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Rick Badie

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As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes cuts for National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, threatening valuable scientific research in Georgia and nationwide.

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`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

Disabled people, older Americans and children in Georgia would be disproportionally hurt by the "big, beautiful bill" being considered for passage in Congress.

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As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

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`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.