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Railbird: Lawsuit’s timing is too perfect
The timing of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce’s lawsuit to block the voter-approved minimum wage hike has not gone unnoticed by Capitol observers.
Judge refuses to block minimum wage hike
A judge on Friday refused a request by business interests to immediately block the voter-approved hike in the minimum wage from taking effect as scheduled next year.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce sues to block new minimum wage law
The state chamber, joined by several local chambers, and two Arizona taxpayers and restaurant owners, filed a complaint this morning seeking an immediate injunction against Proposition 206.
State will provide emergency funds to offset minimum wage hike
Arizona health officials announced an emergency infusion of funds to help offset the costs of the state’s new minimum wage.
Mesnard says there may be legal grounds to overturn minimum wage hike
The new speaker of the Arizona House said Monday there appear to be legal grounds for someone to sue to overturn the minimum wage hike just approved by voters.
New minimum wage law provides paid time off for domestic violence victims
A lesser-known provision of the minimum wage ballot measure passed by Arizona voters this month will allow domestic violence victims to take paid sick leave to handle issues caused by the violence.
Minimum wage hike could reduce care for developmentally disabled
Arizona’s private care providers for individuals with disabilities desperately need an infusion of cash to comply with Proposition 206.
Voters approve measure to raise minimum wage
Early voter totals show Arizona’s fry cooks, cashiers and other unskilled workers will be making $12 by 2020.
Arizona’s minimum wage is far too low
As a small business owner, I am disappointed by business leaders’ recent calls to turn away from doing what’s right for our employees. On Nov. 8, Arizonans have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 206, the Arizona Healthy Working Families Initiative to raise the minimum wage and guarantee earned paid sick days.
A look at measures to legalize pot, raise minimum wage
A TV ad backing legal pot in Arizona features a Marine veteran saying marijuana saved him from post-traumatic stress disorder. In an opposition commercial, a former Colorado governor warns of the dangers of the legal drug, claiming that pot-laced candy is marketed to children.
Arizona voters favor minimum wage boost, but some economists have doubts
A recent poll shows that a strong majority of Arizona voters support Proposition 206, a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. However, some local economists have expressed doubts about whether the measure would actually help low-wage workers climb out of poverty and some fear it may actually hurt the economy.
PAFCO urges ‘yes’ vote for Healthy Working Families Initiative
At Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition (PAFCO) we spend every day working for a more just and thriving state where all Arizonans have the chance to realize their potential. We believe raising the state’s minimum wage and giving all workers the chance to earn time off brings us closer to fulfilling that vision.
