The state Legislature is now considering proposals to raise the minimum wage from $6.75 to $7.25 by 2006 and $7.75 by 2007. Do you favor raising the minimum wage?
69% Yes
31% No
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Should individual states be allowed to set their own minimum wage or would you like to see a mandated federal standard?
92% States should have authority
8% Federal government should set standard
Which is a stronger argument against raising the minimum wage?
92% Companies may be forced to pay a higher wage may reduce their number of employees
8% Companies forced to pay a higher wage may reduce salary increases for other employees
The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries.
