Minimum Wage

Why Won't This McDonalds Move 20 Feet Into Lower-Wage Idaho?

Jessica Robinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:10:24 +0000

The border between the states of Washington and Idaho is like a petri dish for what the minimum wage does to the economy. That’s where two extremes meet. Idaho has the federal minimum wage: $7.25 an hour. While Washington’s? It’s nearly $2 more -- the highest in the nation.

You might expect that wage gap to send Washington border businesses fleeing over to Idaho. But that's not what's happening.

Idahoans like Ron Mendive pride themselves on having a business-friendly state.

Oregon's Minimum Wage Law Goes Before Senate Panel

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:53:25 +0000

Oregon's voter approved effort to link the minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index was the topic of debate at a Capitol Hill hearing Thursday.

Oregon's Labor Commissioner Will Testify In Congress In Support Of Raising Federal Minimum Wage

Angela Kellner — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:51:06 +0000

Oregon’s Labor Commissioner has been invited to testify before a congressional committee Thursday in support of raising the federal minimum wage. Oregon’s model could work for the rest of the nation.

Oregon's Minimum Wage Will Go Up In January

Rachael McDonald — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:14:01 +0000

Oregon's minimum wage will go up 15 cents in January to $8.95 an hour. State Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian made the announcement Monday in Springfield.