Discussing Raising the Minimum Wage
As I prepare for a discussion within my committee (Economic Matters) on raising the minimum wage, I have read the testimony of hundreds of people, businesses, and organizations presented at the eight hour hearing a couple of weeks ago. I have also met with people from all sides of the issue and have more meetings this week. The federal minimum wage was last raised in 2009 and remains at $7.25. Inaction on the federal level is what led to states increasing it and the MD wage...
