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Post by Logan on Feb 20, 2016 8:20:02 GMT -6
On a party line vote, the House Friday moved to block localities from enacting a minimum wage higher than the state rate of $7.25 an hour. The 55-14 vote, with all Democrats opposing, moves the measure to the Senate. Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d’Alene, the main sponsor, said the bill only sought clarify existing law and “does not open up Idaho for a huge polcy shift on the issue of minimum wage.” But much of the 40-minute debate was taken up by economic arguments for and against a higher minimum wage, along with the state’s proper role in local affairs. Read more here: www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article61340237.html
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