Hawaii Legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18

Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that would hike the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation.

3 months ago·United States

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Hawaii's minimum wage could soon be raised to $18 an hour

Business leaders say an $18 hourly minimum would force them to lay people off or possibly close for good,

3 months ago·New York, United States

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Hawaii Legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers have passed legislation that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation. Advocates say the raise is badly needed in a state that routinely tops lists for most expensive housing and cost of living. But some businesses are warning they will have to cut staff or even close because they won’t be able to afford the greater pay. The…

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Hawaii Legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers have passed legislation that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation. Advocates say the raise is badly needed in a state that routinely tops lists for most expensive housing and cost of living. But some businesses are warning they will have to cut staff or even close because they won’t be able to afford the greater pay. The…

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Hawaii Legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18 - Local News 8

By AUDREY McAVOY Associated PressHONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers have passed legislation that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation. Advocates say the raise is badly needed in a state that routinely tops lists for most expensive housing and cost of living. But some businesses are warning they will have to cut staff or even close because they won’t be able to afford the greater pay. The…

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MY Northwest

Hawaii legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation. Advocates say the raise is badly needed in a state that routinely tops lists for most expensive housing and cost of living. But some businesses are warning they will have to cut staff or even close because they won’t be able to afford the greater pay. The $18 minimum would be the high…

3 months ago·Tacoma, United States

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