By Holly Sklar and Yannet Lathrop
Business for a Fair Minimum Wage and the National Employment Law Project, October 2022

In November, Nebraskans will have an opportunity to raise the state’s minimum wage. Under Initiative 433 the state’s minimum wage would gradually increase to $15 by 2026, with annual cost of living adjustments thereafter. The measure would benefit nearly 150,000 workers and strengthen Nebraska’s economy.

Minimum wage increases are a tried-and-true approach to boosting workers’ paychecks without negative effects, as three decades of economic research demonstrates. Businesses benefit from increased consumer spending, lower employee turnover, increased productivity, and improved customer service. ...

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