Resolution to increase minimum wage fails on House floor

Ann Estvold, NDNA Legislative Intern A Fargo legislator believes the best way to raise N.D.’s minimum wage by $2 an hour is to amend the state Constitution and link the new wage to increases in consumer prices. The Resolution failed on the House floor 11-79-3 on March 7.Rep. LaurieBeth Hager (D-Fargo) was the sponsor of HCR3032, which would have increased the minimum wage from $7.25 to...

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