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Vermont lawmakers are grappling with a crucial decision that could finally grant agricultural workers the minimum wage and overtime pay they deserve.

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Vermont legislators propose new minimum wage bill for agricultural workers
Proposed bill seeks to eliminate exemption for agricultural workers from minimum wage laws.
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May 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Arkansas lawmakers are igniting a fierce debate with House Bill 1291, which could strip minor league baseball players of essential minimum wage protections and redefine their status as employees.

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Arkansas lawmakers amend Minimum Wage Act for minor league baseball players
Arkansas House Bill 1291 excludes minor league baseball players from employee definition.
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March 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Pennsylvania lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a proposed minimum wage increase to $15 an hour, weighing the needs of workers against the concerns of businesses.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers debate minimum wage impact on businesses and workers
Lawmakers discuss proposed minimum wage increase and its potential effects on businesses and workers.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a bold plan to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026, aiming to tackle rising living costs and ensure economic security for all residents.

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New Hampshire Senate debates gradual minimum wage increase to $15 by 2026
Senate Bill 176 proposes to raise New Hampshire's minimum wage to $15 by 2026.
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February 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A heated debate in Louisiana's House Labor Committee could pave the way for the state's first-ever minimum wage, but not without fierce opposition from small business advocates.

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Louisiana House Labor committee hears heated debate on two minimum-wage bills; one moves forward, another fails
After more than an hour of testimony and public comment, the committee reported Representative Phelps's minimum-wage measure and rejected a separate bill by Representative Boyd. Proponents framed the change as a poverty remedy; businesses warned of cost and hiring impacts.
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April 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Nebraska's new minimum-wage law sparks fierce debate as it introduces fixed increases and youth wages, while critics argue it undermines voter-approved measures.

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Nebraska Legislature passes LB258, creating 90-day training wage and capping future increases
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Nebraska Unicameral passed LB258 on final reading by a 33–16 vote. Supporters said the bill provides predictability for businesses and options for hiring youth; opponents said it undermines a 2022 voter-approved minimum-wage measure and cuts pay for some workers.
citizenportal.ai
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 AM
In a contentious vote, the Puerto Rico House has just reclaimed control over minimum-wage decisions, sparking fierce debate about the future of wage policy on the island.

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House approves bill returning minimum‑wage authority to legislature after heated debate
After hours of partisan debate, the Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved Proyecto de la Cámara 1115, a measure that removes the permanent minimum‑wage evaluation board established by Law 47‑2021 and returns authority for future minimum‑wage decisions to the legislature while creating a one‑year advisory board to study specific wage categories.
citizenportal.ai
July 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
📊 72.6% of salaried workers in South Korea support extending minimum wage laws to gig and freelance workers 💼🛵 But reforms are on hold pending more research. Will 2025 bring change?

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June 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Omaha's City Council faces mounting pressure to reinstate a $15 minimum wage for all workers, as passionate youth advocates and labor groups rally for fair pay before a crucial vote on July 14.

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Omaha council hears hours of testimony on restoring $15 minimum wage, delays vote to July 14
Dozens of proponents and opponents spoke at a lengthy City Council public hearing on an ordinance to restore a $15 minimum wage without age-based carve-outs. Supporters urged restoring voter-approved Initiative 433; opponents warned of economic and legal risks. The council voted 7–0 to lay the item over to July 14.
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June 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Nebraska's proposed LB 258 could boost youth training wages to $13.50, igniting a debate on fair pay versus business sustainability across the state.

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Senator Raybould proposes youth training wage increase in Nebraska's LB 258 legislation
Senator Raybould advocates for raising youth training wage to $13.50 in Nebraska.
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Virginia General Assembly is shaking things up with new bills that could raise the minimum wage and reshape education policies!

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Virginia Senate passes numerous bills including minimum wage and public utility reforms
The Virginia Senate approved various bills targeting minimum wage increases, public utility oversight, and educational policies.
citizenportal.ai
February 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
New Hampshire advocates are pushing for a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour, revealing that the average age of those benefiting is 35, challenging the myth that these jobs only support teenagers.

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United Church of Christ urges New Hampshire lawmakers to raise minimum wage to $15
Minimum wage increase petition highlights living wage concerns for New Hampshire workers and families.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
📊 72.6% of salaried workers in South Korea support extending minimum wage laws to gig and freelance workers 💼🛵 But reforms are on hold pending more research. Will 2025 bring change?

Learn more at hrsingapore.org/hrlawkorea

#MinimumWageReform #GigEconomyRights #KoreanLaborLaw #WorkerProtections
June 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The Bethlehem City Council is pushing for a much-needed raise in Pennsylvania's minimum wage, advocating for $15 an hour to support struggling residents.

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Bethlehem City Council endorses $15 minimum wage legislation in Pennsylvania
Council calls for support of House Bill 1150 to raise minimum wage in Pennsylvania
citizenportal.ai
June 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM