$1M raised in bid to boost Nebraska's minimum wage — including $600K from Dick Holland

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/m-raised-in-bid-to-boost-nebraska-s-minimum-wage/article_7da013cd-6021-5ba7-b9a1-7b4425ee2967.html

POSTED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 2:00 AM
By Martha Stoddard / World-Herald Bureau

LINCOLN — The campaign to raise Nebraska’s minimum wage has topped the $1 million mark.

In its latest campaign statement, Nebraskans for Better Wages reported donations of $1.2 million and spending of $1.1 million through the end of September.

The group led the petition drive that got Initiative 425 on the Nov. 4 ballot. It is now leading the campaign to get the proposal passed.

If approved by voters, Initiative 425 would raise the state’s minimum wage to $9 an hour in two steps. The current minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.

FULL story at link. Yes I signed the petition and have a sign in my yard.

These are at the link too: Related Stories
Platte Institute, others argue against ballot proposal to boost Nebraska’s minimum wage
Ashford goes after Terry's record on equal pay for women
Omaha City Council votes 5-2 for resolution backing state minimum wage proposal
Related Documents
Language of Initiative Measure 425 (PDF)
Related Links
Database: See who signed the Nebraska minimum wage petition