Kansas Fights For Higher Minimum Wage

The current minimum wage in the Sunflower State is nearly criminal and anybody paying people this rate doesn't really deserve much for their money.

Meanwhile, check the local effort to boost the local economy . . .

Kansas Senator Ethan Corson (D-Overland Park) introduced Senate Bill 70 - the Making Work Pay Act - on Thursday, Jan. 19. It would increase the state’s minimum wage.

The bill proposes gradual increases to the minimum wage between 2024 and 2027. Currently, the state’s minimum wage is set at $7.25 and hasn’t increased in 13 years. The increase would start at $10 in 2024 and would cease at $16 in 2027.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Legislation introduced for minimum wage hike in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansans could see a minimum wage of $16 per hour by 2027. Kansas Senator Ethan Corson (D-Overland Park) introduced Senate Bill 70 - the Making Work Pay Act - on Thursday, Jan. 19. It would increase the state's minimum wage.

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