Missoula Restaurateurs Testify in Support of Cutting Minimum Wage

January 28, 2009 in 2009 Legislative Session

by jhwygirl Today was the Senate Business, Labor & Economic Affairs committee hearing for SB254, and SB253, which would allow an employer tip credit against the minimum wage, both proposed by Sen. Donald J Steinbeisser. SB254 would eliminate increases to minimum wage based on the cost of living index (normally around 2.5 to 3 percent [...]

2009 Legislative Session: Week 4 (Part II)

January 28, 2009 in 2009 Legislative Session, Montana

by jhwygirl Only 75 hearings between Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, folks! /snark First off, on Thursday the House Fish, Wildlife & Parks committee will hear HB253, the Wild Buffalo Recovery and Conservation Act, propose by Rep. Mike Phillips and Rep. Ted Washburn, both of Bozeman. Please take the time to read this post and contact [...]