Gov. Edwards Asking For Minimum Wage Increase

Governor John Bel Edwards is asking state lawmakers to consider raising the state minimum wage.

Currently it's $7.25 an hour.  Many believe an increase is long overdue, especially in New Orleans which has a growing service industry.

The minimum wage for New Orleans city workers and contractors is $10.55 an hour.

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