The measure allows tipped employees to be paid half the state minimum wage.
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Governor’s minimum wage bill proposes slower increase and $11 cap
Business and union interests square off over the latest attempt to change the ballot measure passed in November.
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Legislative panel sides with restaurant owners, workers in backing revival of ‘tip credit’
They hope the full Legislature agrees and kills the tip credit phase-out approved by voters as part of the minimum wage referendum.
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Dozens of restaurant servers weigh in on both sides of ‘tip credit’ issue
Most tell lawmakers they fear losing a livable income if the practice is phased out as planned, but others want to stay the course so their minimum wage rises to $12 by 2024.
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Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage
Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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After ‘the ball’ falls on New Year’s Eve, minimum wage goes up in 19 states
Low-paid workers in Maine and many other U.S. locations have an extra reason to cheer the start of 2017.
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LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
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Maine group starts petition to exempt tipped workers from new minimum wage rule
The Restaurant Workers of Maine wants to show lawmakers that there is support for amending the recently passed referendum that increases wages.
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New Trump administration could have broad impact on Maine
The president-elect’s positions have changed often, but could alter how Maine approaches issues such as health care insurance, education standards, energy policy, cross-border trade, immigration and more.
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Poll shows 6 out of 10 Mainers back $12 minimum wage by 2020
The support for a gradual statewide increase comes even though a majority of likely voters say it would hurt small businesses, much like the 28 percent who oppose Question 4.