Windy Boy bill would raise minimum wage to $10.10

A bill that would raise Montana’s minimum wage to $10.10 a hour has been introduced to the state Senate by Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder.

Windy Boy said he has been in the Legislature for 12 years and has heard politicians say they want to bring high-paying jobs to Montana.

“This is the time to put their money where their mouth is,” he said.

Windy Boy’s bill will be heard in the Senate’s Business and Finance Committee at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, he said.

Windy Boy said Montana’s minimum wage, $8.05, is not enough for a family to live on.

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