(Bismarck, ND) State Senator Erin Oban is set to make a career move when her term expires. Oban has been appointed by President Biden as the North Dakota State Director for USDA Rural Development. In the role, she will work with federal, state, tribal, and local leaders to offer grants, loans, and loan guarantees to support economic development in rural areas of the state.
"If no one pays minimum or close to minimum wage in North Dakota, how would all these things happen if we raised it?" Grand Forks resident Ron Franz asks.
Twenty-six states including Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota are set to increase their minimum wage in 2022. Meanwhile, minimum wage holds steady at $7.25 per hour in North Dakota. While business advocates say the status-quo is working, labor leaders say its time for a change.
Twenty-six states including Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota are set to increase their minimum wage in 2022. Meanwhile, minimum wage holds steady at $7.25 per hour in North Dakota. While business advocates say the status-quo is working, labor leaders say its time for a change.
Twenty-six states including Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota are set to increase their minimum wage in 2022. Meanwhile, minimum wage holds steady at $7.25 per hour in North Dakota. While business advocates say the status-quo is working, labor leaders say its time for a change.