Omaha joins Lincoln in restoring $15 minimum wage for all workers

By: Matt Olberding, Nebraska Public Media

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 15, 2026

Words: 384

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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The Omaha City Council on Tuesday followed its counterpart in Lincoln and passed a local ordinance keeping its minimum wage at $15 an hour for all workers.

The council voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance after rejecting a proposal to put it on file, which would have essentially delayed a decision until a later date, giving Omaha a chance to see what happens in the state’s case against Lincoln.

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