The New Jersey Legislature handed Governor Chris Christie a bill last week that plans to raise the state’s minimum wage to $8.50 per hour – a $1.25 increase from the current minimum. The bill is a sign of hope for some New Jersey residents, but many are questioning the wisdom of raising the minimum wage, especially when the state’s economy and local businesses are still struggling to recover from Sandy.
On Feb. 24, 2022, The Russian Federation invaded the sovereign state of Ukraine. Prior to this, there were weeks of a significant buildup of troops along the Belarussian and Russian border with Ukraine. Why did this happen? The leadership of the Russian Federation, including President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have cited the […]
Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has undergone a widely publicized ascendance to become one of most valuable global companies. The world watched it enjoy unprecedented growth and expansion with notable milestones such as the release of Alexa, a first of its kind voice assistant, and the acquisition of Whole Foods.
