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Nebraska Minimum Wage Forum

Nebraska Minimum Wage Forum

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Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen held a hearing on Initiated Measure 433, which would raise the states minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour and higher over the next few years.
Kate Wolfe, with “Raise the Wage Nebraska” said its about a fair return for labor….https://on.soundcloud.com/npFDe

Katie Bohlmeyer with the Lincoln Independent Business Association, said it would be another burden on business…..https://on.soundcloud.com/LoUS7

Businessman Rex Schroder said he is paying higher wages now…https://on.soundcloud.com/fSY1v

The forum was informational only as ballots are already printed and ready for the election.

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