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Minnesota Legislators Look to Increase State Minimum-Wage

David Drew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:37 +0000

In his State Of The Union address, President Obama called for a raise in the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour. Minnesota’s minimum wage is currently $6.15, which is less than the federal minimum, and state legislators look to change that. StarTribune.com is reporting that Governor Mark Dayton, House Speaker Paul Thissen and Senate [...]

Duluth Group Voices Support Of Raising Minimum Wage [VIDEO]

David Drew — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:24:16 +0000

Currently the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, but many groups around the country believe it is time to raise that amount. More than 30 events took place across the country to voice support of raising the minimum wage, including one in Duluth. Our partners at The Northland’s News Center reported that Take Action [...]

Which States Have the Highest and Lowest Minimum Wage?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:49:42 +0000

With the unemployment rate being what it is, a lot of people these days are being forced to work for minimum wage. But exactly how much you get could depend largely on what state you’re in.

Michele Bachmann Tells Florida Crowd She Won't Rule Out Minimum Wage Changes As Overall Plan To Create Jobs

David Drew — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:52:45 +0000

I think we should allow sweatshops too so we don't lose jobs to an overseas company. I really don't think lowering our standards is the best way to achieve our goals. Lowering the minimum wage could possibly create some more jobs, but wouldn't it also just create more working poor Americans? It appears some politicians don't care about that, they just want stats to show something is going on even though that something isn't truly helping anyone (except business executives). This would be like solving our obesity problems in America by raising the weight requirements to be considered obese. We'd suddenly have less obesity but not a healthier nation.