Louisiana lawmaker proposes gradual increase to state minimum wage over three years

BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would gradually raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $14 an hour over the next three years, aiming to help workers keep pace with rising living costs. State Representative Delisha Boyd of District 102 is sponsoring House Bill 209, saying the proposal is [...]