Minimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Day 1
In my effort to attempt the challenge with better planning, I have purchased my groceries for the week. This week’s purchases totaled $36.12, more than $10 less than last week’s. It did involve cutting...
View ArticleMinimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Through Day 2
I started the day with $27.36 left for the week. I had to buy some gas, and added $20.01 to my vehicle. It barely pushed me beyond half of a tank, but it’s what I have to do on this budget. Thus, I...
View ArticleMinimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Through Day 3
I started the day with $7.35 left. After spending $2.50 for parking, I have just $4.85 left for the next 4 days. It’s going to be tight. (At $10.10 per hour, I would have $45.12 left. I would have much...
View ArticleMinimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Through Day 4
First good news of the week – no expenditures today! I started the day at $4.85 for the next 4 days, and now I have $4.85 for the next 3 days. It will still be a huge challenge, but at least I didn’t...
View ArticleWe Need Your Help!
There are a few things we need your help with at the moment: 1) Please tell your friends, family and neighbors in southern Perry Township and White River Township about our campaign. There are raging...
View ArticleMinimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Through Day 5
I had to buy milk today. At a cost of $2.79, I have $2.06 left for food and transportation for the next 2 days. I’m going to fail again. I have to buy gas. I have to go downtown tomorrow and pay for...
View ArticleMinimum Wage Challenge – Week 2, Through Day 6
I failed the challenge again. I started the day with $2.06 left, and had to pay $2.50 for parking yesterday. Despite better planning, the outcome was the same as last week. If there’s one takeaway...
View ArticleVote For The Candidate Who Supports A Living Wage!
Vote for Ryan Guillory in House District 93, the candidate who supports a living wage! The 2014 federal poverty guideline for a family of two is just $15,730. A minimum wage worker who works 40 hours...
View ArticleWe Still Need Your Help!
Our work the next few days is crucial. We will be walking and lit-dropping all weekend, and could sure use your help. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, November 1st – 10:00 a.m. – ’til - meet at...
View ArticleI Ask For Your Vote
Election Day is tomorrow – November 4th! Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Your vote this year is more important than ever. Low turnout is expected, which means that your vote will bear a...
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