"Understanding Minimum Wage Increases on Livable Income in Forsyth County"

(By Jess Schnur) Since 2009, North Carolina's minimum wage has remained at $7.25, while living costs rise. Proposed bills aim to raise this wage substantially. The Fair Minimum Wage Act and Economic Security Act seek to improve financial stability for residents, potentially reducing asset poverty in Forsyth County, as explained by Vivian Perez Chandler.