House approves wage increase,Minimum would rise to $7.25

[Dracos]

The Kentucky House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a measure yesterday to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over the next two years.

"It's the right thing to do," said Rep. J.R. Gray, D-Benton, the bill's sponsor. "It's the moral thing to do."

The measure is similar to bills that have passed both chambers of the U.S. Congress, but the federal bill has stalled because of disagreements over tax credits in the Senate version.

The future of the Kentucky bill is also uncertain. It now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate. Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville, said through a spokeswoman last night that he was reviewing the bill.

In the past, Williams has said the minimum wage is a federal issue and should be addressed in Congress.
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[Dawgs]

1. Georgia voted down it's increase.

F'cking Republicans!!!