RELEASE: Louisiana Democratic Party on GOP Obstruction of Minimum Wage

Louisiana Democratic Party on GOP Obstruction of Minimum Wage

BATON ROUGE, LA – On Tuesday, the Louisiana Democratic Party released a statement surrounding GOP pushback on SB 155, a bill that provides for a constitutional amendment to establish a statewide minimum wage. If passed, SB 155 would allow the people of Louisiana to vote on a minimum wage increase for the state.

“This isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue – this is a Louisiana First issue,” Stephen Handwerk, Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party said. “ Will our Republican legislators stand with an overwhelming majority – over 80% –  of Louisianians who want an increase to our minimum wage – or will they deny voters the right to vote on this critical matter? Nowhere in Louisiana is it possible to live on $7.25 and raising that is a central issue to Louisiana’s future and we will make sure every voter knows exactly who voted against this!”