Economy & Jobs
Regional minimum wages, expanded EITC, portable benefits, workforce investment
Why we hold this
Invest in human capital and infrastructure while maintaining a business-friendly environment. Regional minimum wages indexed to local cost of living. Expand the EITC as the most effective anti-poverty tool. Portable benefits for gig workers. Major investment in workforce development for the AI transition.
This position drives toward
Key Policy Points
- 1Regional minimum wages tied to local cost of living, not one national number
- 2Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit as the most efficient anti-poverty tool
- 3Portable benefits system so gig and contract workers get healthcare and retirement
- 4Major public investment in workforce development for AI and automation transitions
- 5Simplified business formation and reduced regulatory burden for small businesses
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