OHIO MIN WAGE 

DEMOCRATIC SENATORS KENT SMITH OF EUCLID AND HEARCEL (HERSHEL) CRAIG OF COLUMBUS HAVE INTRODUCED SENATE BILL 234 IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE WAGES LIVABLE IN OHIO.
OHIO LAWMAKERS ARE LOOKING TO RAISE THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE FROM $10.70 AN HOUR TO $15 BY 2029. TWO STATE SENATORS ARE SPONSORING THE BILL, ARGUING FAMILIES NEED A LIVABLE WAGE. THE BILL WOULD ALSO ELIMINATE THE TIPPED EMPLOYEE MINIMUM WAGE AND REQUIRE ALL EMPLOYEES TO BE PAID THE STATES MINIMUM WAGE. TIPPED WORKERS OFTEN GET THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE OF $7.25 AN HOUR.