New York minimum wage hike slashed from state budget: Gov. Cuomo caves to Republican opposition
Gov. Mario Cuomo had been a fierce advocate of hiking the minimum to $10.50, but backed off in a last-minute deal with his Republican opponents.
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Repeal of Chicago's soda tax begins
A final vote on the rollback is scheduled for tomorrow. Opponents of the tax say they already have enough votes to override a veto.