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 The House voted 59-51 to approve a bill similar to one passed in
the state Senate last week. The bill will return to the Senate for
approval of minor House modifications, and is expected to pass.
"I am deeply disappointed that House Republicans are once again
attacking the ability of Michigan workers to earn a living wage,"
said House Democratic leader Tim Greimel.
Governor Rick Snyder, a Republican, is expected to sign the bill,
Greimel said.
The federal minimum hourly wage has been $7.25 since 2009. Currently
29 states, including Michigan, and the District of Columbia have
minimum wages above the federal level, according to the National
Conference of State Legislatures. Michigan's minimum wage is $8.15
an hour.
However, some U.S. cities have chosen to go above state minimum
wages, including Chicago and Seattle.
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Saturday signed a law that would
raise the city's minimum wage from $9 an hour to $15 by 2020.
(Reporting by Mary Wisniewski; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
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