Voters in Arkansas and Missouri both approved big minimum wage increases during the midterms this month. Arkansas will increase to $11/hour by 2021. Missouri will make a gradual increase to $12 over the next 5 years. In other midterm news, after flipping at least 38 seats in the House, one of the top things on Democrats todo list is “passing legislation mandating a $15 minimum wage hike by 2025.” Democratic Representative Bobby Scott of Virginia, is expected to lead the charge.
