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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes TIME Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Makes Time Magazine's '100 Next' List Of Leaders Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined the likes of pop star Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown, and CEO Arthur Mensch on TIME Magazine's "100 Next List."  Moore, who first took office in 2023 following his 2022 gubernatorial election win over Republican Dan Cox, was among several up-and-coming influencers and leaders who were highlighted by the prestigious magazine, in its fifth iteration. According to a TIME Magazine editor,  the list "was created to recognize that many of today's most influential leaders are not waiting long in life to make an impact. "Nor are they eager …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Here Comes The Money: Maryland Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect Monday Here Comes The Money: Maryland Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect Monday
Here Comes The Money: Maryland Minimum Wage Hike Takes Effect Monday With the year coming to a close, many Maryland employees are eager to get to 2024, when the minimum wage will be boosted for workers across the state. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, businesses will be required to pay a $15 minimum wage under the Fair Wage Law, which was signed by Gov. Wes Moore in April. The new law does have an exception, however, as tipped workers' pay will hold steady at $3.63 hourly if they earn more than $30 a month in tips. "I entered office saying that this administration would launch the most aggressive, the most strategic, bipartisan, all-out assault on child povert…

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by Zak Failla
News
Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County
Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County Employees of large businesses in one Maryland county will be getting a pay increase this summer. The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase to $15.65 for large employers on July 1. This is part of a bill that raises the minimum wage incrementally every year on that date.  The bill was signed by County Executive Marc Elrich when he was a County Councilmember back in November 2017. He said the bill is crucial for helping low wage workers keep up with inflation.  “For too long, the minimum wage was stagnant and did not change based on inflation," Elrich said. "A decent…

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by David Cifarelli