Reps. Tank Powell, R-Ponchatoula, left, and Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, confer during House committee debate on a bill that would set a state minimum wage of $6.15 per hour, up from $5.15. The bill failed on a 5-5 vote. At right is Rep. Shirley Bowler, R-River Ridge.
Vote along party lines snares bill for $6.15 wage plan
By
WILL SENTELL
Capitol News Bureau
Published: May 12, 2006
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