Tag: elections

The $18 minimum wage, IATA concerns, regional updates, and more

Jun 24, 2022 | Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Newsflash, Northern Mariana Islands

Hawaii minimum wage to increase in stages Gov. David Ige signed legislation June 22 raising the minimum wage for Hawaii to $18 per hour by 2028. The Hawaii minimum wage is set to increase on Oct. 1 from $10.10 to $12. Other...

Political changes could affect U.S. realignment if Japan elections follow suit

Feb 1, 2021 | Japan, Military, News, Regional

BY JULIAN RYALL Japan Correspondent TOKYO, Japan — A long-serving mayor supported by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been defeated in a local election in Okinawa, an ominous sign for the government ahead of...

President Heine’s group loses ground in Marshall Islands

Nov 25, 2019 | Marshall Islands, Regional

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