WA households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

WA households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

SEATTLE – Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report on affordability in Washington.

The Minimum Wage Trap – Why higher wages don’t solve Washington’s affordability crisis

Washington Policy Center's Mark Harmsworth argues that raising the minimum wage does not address the root causes of Washington state's affordability crisis and can have unintended economic consequences. The post Opinion: The Minimum Wage Trap – Why higher wages don’t solve Washington’s affordability crisis first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com.