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The Daily Free Press

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Gov. Charlie Baker speaks at his primary election party in 2014. Gov. Baker said Tuesday he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker wants minimum wage, paid leave to be determined by legislators, not voters

Camille Mojica April 12, 2018
Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that he hopes lawmakers, not voters, will determine the fate of minimum wage and paid family leave in the state. Baker’s comment has left many unhappy about the possible insinuation that the people should have no say in the matter.

Minimum wage increase, mandatory paid family leave bills heard in Massachusetts Congress

Camille Mojica January 31, 2018

The Massachusetts State House heard two bills on Tuesday to increase the minimum wage to $15 and mandate paid family and medical leave in the state. Raise Up Massachusetts, an alliance of community,...

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