Modified: 1/16/2021 9:44:14 PM
WEST LEBANON — The minimum wage suddenly looks like it will receive maximum attention.
With the White House and both chambers of Congress all soon to be under control of Democrats for the first time in 10 years, increasing the federal minimum wage — which has been set at $7.25 per hour since 2009 — is likely to gain traction among lawmakers.
Indeed, President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday tweeted, “It’s long past time to raise the minimum wage, so hardworking people earn at least $15 an hour. I hope that Democratic control of the House and Senate will ensure prompt action to get it done.”