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Louisiana House committee rejects minimum wage bill

The Louisiana House Labor Committee voted 7-5 to reject a bill that would have established a state minimum wage of $12 per hour starting in 2027.

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annmarie bedard lsu manship school news service
via Livingston Parish News

Why It Matters

The vote maintains the status quo for state labor laws regarding minimum wage requirements in Louisiana.

Key Points

  • The House Labor Committee voted 7-5 along party lines to kill the legislation.
  • The proposed bill would have set a state minimum wage of $12 an hour effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Louisiana House committee rejects minimum wage bill

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