This headline should shock the conscience of our nation:

Wages across the United States are stagnating for working families, and the federal U.S. minimum wage remains at just $7.25.

John, nearly half of all families in our country struggle to make ends meet and afford basic necessities. Elaine was proud to work in support of raising the minimum wage in the House -- But the Senate refuses to take up the measure. 

It looks like you haven't weighed in on our survey, yet. That’s why Elaine Luria wants your input on this pressing issue when you have a moment.

Do you believe the federal U.S. minimum wage should be raised above $7.25?

There is a misconception that the majority of minimum wage workers in our country are teenagers working part-time while in high school or college for supplemental income.

The reality is that the majority of minimum wage workers are women with a sizeable portion of which are above the age of 25 and working 20-30 hours per week, just below full-time where they would be eligible for employer-sponsored benefits like health care and medical leave.

At a time when the purchasing power of U.S. households is stagnating -- Do you believe the federal U.S. minimum wage should be increased beyond $7.25?

Thank you for weighing in -- We'll be going over these responses early this week,

Team Elaine