>Christie will consider raising N.J.’s minimum wage
Gov. Chris Christie said he will consider a proposal by state Democratic leaders to increase the state’s minimum wage by $1.25 per hour, but added that he has concerns about stunting New Jersey’s economic growth.
Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-Essex) said Monday that one of her top priorities this year will be increasing the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour — as required by federal law — to $8.50. Her chamber will start work on a bill in the coming weeks, she said. (Rizzo, The Star-Ledger)
