working families
Coverage of working families in the Nexus archive.
- El-Sayed's socialist allies reject GOP claims about Dems embracing the far left
El-Sayed's allies reject GOP claims that Democratic primary victories reflect a shift toward the far left, emphasizing instead a focus on economic issues for working families and challenging political establishment corruption. Progressive figures argue the movement is about 'people against power' and highlight issues like healthcare and wages as broadly resonant, not ideologically left.
- California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California governor Gavin Newsom announced a minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour, set to become the highest in the US, effective 1 January. The current rate is $16.90, and Newsom framed the move as support for working families while criticizing the Trump administration.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 – Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy
Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy, a candidate for State House District 2, emphasizes improving tax policies to support working families, elders, and children in the community.
- Security, Working Families And Infrastructure: State House District 32 Candidate Q&As
The State House District 32 candidates' Q&As focus on security, working families, and infrastructure. The same opponents are facing each other for the third general election in a row.
- So whose side will Andy Burnham be on? Working families - or those 'shirkers' who claim every benefit they can? asks LORD ASHCROFT
Lord Ashcroft questions Andy Burnham's position on supporting working families versus individuals who claim multiple benefits, referring to the latter as 'shirkers'.
- Bookman: Jackson’s policies don’t bode well for Georgians whose lives mirror his own early years
Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, emphasizes his difficult childhood in his campaign but faces criticism for policies that oppose Medicaid expansion and propose tax cuts favoring the wealthy, contradicting his message of aiding struggling families.
- Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico’s universal childcare program
A New Mexico judge is deciding a legal challenge to the state's universal childcare program, which aims to eliminate daycare costs for all working families. The program is described as ambitious and closely watched.
- Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with SD-27 Candidate Grace Lee
Grace Lee, a current Assembly Member, is running for New York's 27th Senate District in the 2026 primary. Her campaign focuses on affordability for working families, accountability for ICE, and ensuring corporations pay fair taxes. She emphasizes her experience in advocacy and policy to address rising costs and community needs in lower Manhattan neighborhoods.