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Governor Edwards To Make Attempt In 2019 To Raise Minimum Wage

Source: kpel965.com/governor-edwards-to-make-attempt-in-2019-to-raise-minimum-wage/ - Jan 3, 2019

Twenty states have minimum wage increases taking effect today, while the minimum wage in Louisiana remains set by the federal government, $7.25 an hour and it's been that way since 2009. Governor John Bel Edwards will attempt once again this year to raise that minimum wage.
"A modest but meaningful increase to $8.50 over a couple of years would be the right thing to do," said Edwards.

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