DOVER, Del. (AP) - Democratic lawmakers are planning to introduce legislation that would raise Delaware's minimum wage by $2 an hour over the next four years.
Supporters of the bill want to see the minimum wage rise in four increments to $10.25 per hour by 2019.
State lawmakers passed legislation just last year raising the hourly wage from $7.25 to $7.75, with another increase to $8.25 taking effect on June 1 this year.
Supporters have said the higher wage will stimulate the economy and help low-income families.
Opponents argue that it will lead to higher prices that will negatively affect low-wage earners and result in fewer hires.
