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Why Portland, Maine, voted against $15 minimum wage (+video)
Christian Science Monitor
Voters in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday decided against increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This may have come as a surprise to some, especially in a city that is generally ranked among the most liberal in the country: 46.9 percent of voters in …
A $15 wage could cost half a million NY jobsNew York Post

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Portland Maine Minimum Wage of $15 Per Hour Nixed by Voters
Newsmax
The ballot measure to double the state’s $7.50 minimum wage was soundly defeated 58 percent to 42 percent, according to the Portland Press Herald. “Right now I’m feeling a huge sense of relief for every small business owner in Portland, and everyone …
Portland, Maine rejects a $15 minimum wage. Here’s what that means.Washington Post
Portland, Maine, Rejects $15 Minimum WageHuffington Post
Portland rejects minimum wage hikeBangor Daily News
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