Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation Friday that would have raised his state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022, up from its current level of $8.25, one dollar above the federal minimum. Rauner said the rate would not be the comprehensive solution needed to expand the economy and create jobs.
One bill sponsor, Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, said he will seek an override of Rauner’s veto.
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