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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill changing how the minimum wage required for public construction projects is calculated for most counties.

Friday, February 15, 2013  While most minimum wage employees are excited about the proposed federal increase to $9, small business owners like Elly Bethune said the increase would force them to make some unwanted changes.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  Legislation has been proposed for the 2013 session to renew the exemptions.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Inflation pushed the minimum wage above the federal standard

Monday, August 27, 2012  The National Federation of the Blind is criticizing Goodwill Industries for wages paid at a sheltered workshop in Columbia.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Tuesday, the Missouri legislature voted to cap the state's minimum wage at the federal rate.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  The law regarding minimum wage in Missouri is being debated by lawmakers.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  A Senate small-business committee has debated legislation that would allow employers to pay 75 percent of the state minimum wage to workers younger than 20.