The Senate votes 22-12 to support the proposal, short of the two-thirds majority needed to make it law before Mainers vote on a $12-an-hour initiative in November.
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Posted inNation & World, News
California enacts highest statewide minimum wage in U.S.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday that will increase the minimum wage in the state to $15 by 2022.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s November ballot may include battle of minimum wages
Business groups hope to offer a plan with a more moderate increase than the question calling for $12 an hour by 2020.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Portland minimum-wage increase doesn’t show the way
Higher labor costs don’t generate new jobs or net economic growth – they only redistribute income.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland’s minimum-wage increase shows the way
Maine voters will see that raising base pay is good for workers and the local economy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Where do Portland’s mayoral candidates stand on women’s issues?
The Maine Women Speak Up! Mayoral Forum to be held Oct. 20 provides a chance to find out.
Posted inBusiness
Map: minimum wage laws across the U.S.
Portland voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal to dramatically increase the minimum wage in the city. Check out minimum wage laws in other cities and states.