O’Malley Pushes Minimum Wage Increase in his Last State of the State Address

O’Malley urged members of the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, telling lawmakers that a thriving middle class is the key to a thriving economy.

Minimum Wage, “Rain Tax” and Marijuana: Md. Legislature 2014

Members of the House and Senate convened Wednesday to start the legislative session.

Advocacy Group Says Maryland Falls Behind Other States in Minimum Wage

Maryland is the fifth most expensive state to live in, but the state falls behind others when it comes to minimum wage, according to advocates who hope the legislature will increase the state minimum wage.