Governor Moore Hosts Community Roundtable, Testifies in House Hearings in Support of the Fair Wage Act

Statement

Governor Wes Moore today hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of the Fair Wage Act, presented as HB 549. The legislation accelerates the planned increase to a $15 minimum wage, fully implementing the increase for all covered employers as of October 1, 2023.

"I believe that we can be a state that lifts up both workers and businesses. I believe that we can help families thrive economically, and help businesses to grow. Those who say it's one or the other are offering a false choice," said Governor Moore. "My legislative agenda rejects that false choice. It proposes new investments in Maryland's economic competitiveness and invests in the innovation economy. These proposals will help Maryland businesses to grow and support the next generation of small business owners."

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