NEW JERSEY MINIMUM WAGE COULD BE GOING UP

The minimum wage in New Jersey could be going up.  Democratic leaders in Trenton announced on Monday that legislation to eventually raise New Jersey’s minimum wage to $15 an hour has been approved by a Senate committee Monday.  The wage could reach the $15 mark by the year 2021.  Business groups and Governor Christie are both against the legislation, saying it will be too costly for business owners.  The wage would increase to $10.10 in 2017 under this legislation.