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A ballot drop box outside the Boston City Hall. Question 5, the measure that aimed to raise tipped workers’ hourly base pay to match Massachusetts’ minimum wage, was rejected by approximately 64.4% of voters. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Question 5 defeat prompts reflections, both sides plan next steps

Samantha Genzer November 17, 2024
Following the defeat of Massachusetts’ Question 5 ballot initiative, organizations for and against the issue are reflecting on the results and preparing their next moves.
A ballot drop box at Boston City Hall. Ballot questions 1, 2 and 3 were passed while questions 4 and 5 were rejected. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Yes or No: Massachusetts voters decided on ballot questions

Vivian Ainomugisha November 11, 2024
Massachusetts voters approved three ballot questions and rejected two others on Nov. 6, with the approved measures set to impact government transparency, education requirements and rideshare worker rights.
Ballot drop box on Boylston Street outside of the Boston Public Library. One of the questions sparking discourse on this year’s ballot is about raising the tipped hourly minimum wage. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Question 5 ballot initiative faces discourse over fair wages for tipped workers

Samantha Genzer September 13, 2024
Question 5, a ballot measure seeking to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers, has sparked statewide discourse as voters prepare to cast their ballots on Nov. 5.
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