Senate approves hike in minimum wage to $9

Published June 11, 2014 11:26pm ET



PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s minimum wage would increase to $9 an hour next year under legislation passed Wednesday by the Senate that also has the support of the House leadership and the governor.

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