Today, Tuesday, December 27, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed legislation into law that will increase Connecticut's minimum wage to $10.10 by 2017.
"This legislation is about making sure that people working full-time and supporting families aren't living in poverty," Governor Malloy said. "The extra money that these folks earn will be put back into our economy and help our communities. I am proud that Connecticut is once again a leader on an issue of national importance."
The legislation is Senate Bill 32, An Act Concerning Working Families' Wages.
Read Governor Malloy's press release regarding this new legislation here.