minimum wage
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PublishedApril 27, 2016
Democrats see ploy in Republican effort to boost minimum wage
Many Democrats want to ramp up the wage to $12 an hour – not $10.
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PublishedApril 26, 2016
Cities, states with higher minimum wages get the job of tracking violators
Workers in areas with legislated higher wages, like Portland, are often afraid to speak up if there are violations.
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PublishedApril 15, 2016
Maine lawmakers approve welfare reform, drug penalty bills as session draws to a close
The Legislature, meeting into the early hours of Saturday morning, also diverts $10 million into the rainy day fund from a legal settlement.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Maine business-backed $10-an-hour minimum wage bill falls short
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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PublishedApril 4, 2016
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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PublishedFebruary 29, 2016
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.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2016
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.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2015
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.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
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.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
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.
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