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Tag: Fight for 15

The Maryland Senate holds session at the statehouse in Annapolis on March 14. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics, William J. Ford

Minimum Wage Bill Nearly Set for Hogan’s Desk

by William J. FordMarch 20, 2019October 31, 2020

Although the majority of Maryland lawmakers agreed to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, a conference committee needed to be appointed to work out differences on the measure passed by the House and Senate.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks during a March 18 press conference in Annapolis on the state's fiscal 2020 budget. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
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Hogan Blasts Legislature as Assembly Nears End

by William J. FordMarch 18, 2019October 31, 2020
Maryland workers protest outside the governor's mansion in Annapolis on March 13 for Gov. Larry Hogan to support legislation increasing the state's minimum hourly wage to $15. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPolitics, William J. Ford

Md. Senate Advances Minimum Wage Legislation

by William J. FordMarch 13, 2019October 31, 2020
**FILE** The sun begins to rise over the Maryland State House on January 16, 2019 in Annapolis. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics, William J. Ford

Md. House OKs $15 Minimum Wage Bill

by William J. FordMarch 3, 2019October 31, 2020
Delegate Diana Fennell (D-District 47A) of Colmar Manor speaks during a Jan. 14 press conference in Annapolis to support legislation to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour. Fennell will introduce legislation in the House and state Sen. Cory McCray of Baltimore City (second from left) will present similar legislation in the Senate. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
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Fight For $15 Minimum Wage Back at Forefront in Md.

by William J. FordJanuary 22, 2019October 31, 2020
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What’s at Stake in Florida on Election Day?

by WI Guest AuthorNovember 1, 2018October 31, 2020

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