Minimum Wage Raise Among New Laws Going Into Effect Saturday In Md.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ/AP) — Maryland’s minimum wage workers are getting a raise. The 50 cent hike is one of a list of new laws taking effect across the state on July 1.
The raise is only 50 cents an hour, but advocates say, it’s a step in the right direction.
As a list of new laws take effect in Maryland, thousands of paychecks statewide are getting a 50 cent bump.
The latest in a gradual wage hike from $8.25, to $8.75 and now, to $9.25 an hour.
It’s part of an increase for