But are declarations of support enough to pass legislation?
By Eileen Ambrose and Lorraine Mirabella, The Baltimore Sun
Momentum appears to be
building to raise the minimum wage in Maryland, with key politicians
recently announcing support to increase hourly pay to at least $10 an
hour.
Gov. Martin O'Malley, speaking briefly last week at a ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, called for action that "raises the minimum wage for every mom and dad that's willing to work hard and play by the rules."
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Del. Heather Mizeur, both Democrats and candidates to succeed O'Malley, have thrown their support behind a wage raise, with Brown calling it a top priority. Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District, said he would spend his own money to work for a wage hike in Maryland.
Gov. Martin O'Malley, speaking briefly last week at a ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, called for action that "raises the minimum wage for every mom and dad that's willing to work hard and play by the rules."
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Del. Heather Mizeur, both Democrats and candidates to succeed O'Malley, have thrown their support behind a wage raise, with Brown calling it a top priority. Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District, said he would spend his own money to work for a wage hike in Maryland.
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