… would somebody ask the 2nd District Republican candidate  French Hill how he voted on the state minimum wage increase when he early voted last week.

You’ll remember that Hill has made it clear he opposes the very concept of minimum wages, but had fudged his position on the state measure, saying he needed time for study.

Advertisement

Wonder what vote that study produced?

Want to make a small bet on whose side the millionaire banker wound up?

Advertisement

The ballot measure would increase the wage from $6.25 to $8.50 an hour by 2017. Polls show it enjoys overwhelming popularity in Arkansas. Even minimum wage foe Asa Hutchinson was forced to cave to the popular dynamics and say he’d vote for it.

Advertisement

50 years of fearless reporting and still going strong

Be a part of something bigger and join the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times. For 50 years, our progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock has been tackling powerful forces through our tough, determined, and feisty journalism. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 email subscribers, it's clear that our readers value our commitment to great journalism. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating – as little as $1 –, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Take a stand with the Arkansas Times and make a difference with your subscription or donation today.

Previous article Tracy Steele makes expected Asa endorsement Next article The final hours of Election 2014; Mark Martin’s illegal ID rule looms large