Voters’ will: Lincoln City Council votes to maintain $15 minimum wage

By: Maddie Ames, Nebraska Public Media News

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 706

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — The Lincoln City Council voted 6-1 Monday in favor of maintaining a $15 minimum wage standard for all workers and allowing for higher annual increases.

The ordinance, introduced by City Councilman James Michael Bowers, will allow for Lincoln to go beyond the cap set by Legislative Bill 258 during the 2026 legislative session. The ordinance also will raise the minimum wage for teens from $13.50 an hour to $15.

Bowers previously expressed the …

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