Cleveland officials hoping state lawmakers will block a plan to increase the minimum wage might not get any help from the Senate.
Republican House Speaker of Clarksville has suggested that a plan to stop cities from raising the minimum wage might pop up during lame duck. But Republican Senate President of Celina says an opinion filed by Attorney General Mike DeWine has already answered that question.
鈥淚f I understand his opinion right, the (state) constitutional provision would prohibit state municipalities from altering the minimum wage. So unless that鈥檚 not accurate, which somebody needs to convey to us, I鈥檓 not sure that it鈥檚 necessary,鈥� Faber said.
In the meantime, a ballot initiative to is set for next May's ballot.
