What We’re Reading: January 2, 2018

These are the day’s top talent stories from around the web.

Fresh minimum wage laws go into effect today in 18 states, reports Fast Company.

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Factories globally are struggling to keep up with the demands of strong economies, writes Bloomberg.

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The new tax bill could mean major savings for gig workers, but there are still costs, reports The New York Times.

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Here are predictions of how education will change in 2018, via NPR.

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Finally, net neutrality is set to be a top campaign issue this year, according to Wired.