living wage

Of the five counties in Region 9, Montezuma County is the least expensive for a family of four to live in.

Many in Colorado can agree that the cost of living is outpacing adjustments in pay. But when it comes down to defining just what constitutes a living wage, opinions are split. KGNU’s Shannon Young spoke with Tamara Chuang, Tech, Business and Economy reporter for the Colorado Sun.

Citing a severe shortage of workers, half of the nation's governors have decided to end extra federal jobless benefits months early. But an economist says that will set back households and businesses.