The fate of many of Maine’s wage employees lies in the hands of 13 lawmakers on the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee. They are currently debating a number of minimum wage bills that could be voted out of committee during the next few days. Since a minimum wage was first established in Maine […]
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Auburn lawmaker sponsors bill to raise Maine minimum wage
AUGUSTA — A new effort to raise the minimum wage is underway in Augusta. A bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Gina Melaragno of Auburn would raise the minimum wage from $7.50 to $12 per hour by 2020. She joined other advocates to lobby for the bill at the State House on Wednesday. Melaragno says in […]
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