Gov. Sisolak's minimum wage increase may have mixed results

Gov. Steve Sisolak wants to see bigger paychecks for low-wage workers. At Wednesday night’s State of the State address, Sisolak said he is committed to working with business, labor communities and the Legislature to raise Nevada’s minimum wage.

“It’s impossible for an individual, let alone a family, to live on $7.25 an hour,” he said. “We are in a position to give our workers a raise, and we expect great return on that investment.”

But local and national economists say boosting the minimum wage can have mixed results for households.

Impact on Nevada

Nevada’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for employees with health benefits and $8.25 for those without. It was last raised in 2010, said Teri Williams, spokeswoman for the Nevada Department of Business and Industry.

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