Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Governor Signs Minimum Wage Bill

Gov. John Hoeven signed a bill this Monday that will raise North Dakota minimum wage rates from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour over the next few years.

The bill will increase minimum wage to $5.85 an hour as soon as President Bush signs a corresponding federal bill, and will raise to $7.25 within the next two years.

Hoeven said in the ceremony that the best way to boost wages for all North Dakotans is still lied on create jobs and expand the economy.

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