*Administration of Barack Obama, 2014 *

**Statement on the Passage of Legislation To Raise the Minimum Wage in Connecticut **

*March 26, 2014 *

Today the Connecticut Legislature took an important step towards raising the State minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and giving more Connecticut workers the raise they deserve. When I visited Connecticut earlier this month, I was joined by Governor Malloy and three of his fellow New England Governors, who represent just a few of the many States, cities, and counties across our country working to raise their minimum wages. I support these efforts, and I commend Governor Malloy for his leadership. But to truly make sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American, Congress must act. I hope Members of Congress, Governors, State legislators, and business leaders across our country will follow Connecticut's lead to help ensure that no American who works full time has to raise a family in poverty and that every American who works hard has the chance to get ahead.

NOTE: The statement referred to Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee of Rhode Island; Deval L. Patrick of Massachusetts; and Peter E. Shumlin of Vermont.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Connecticut, legislation to raise minimum wage, statement on passage*.*

*Names:* Chafee, Lincoln D.; Malloy, Dannel P.; Patrick, Deval L.; Shumlin, Peter E.

*Subjects:* Connecticut : Governor; Labor issues : Minimum wage; Massachusetts : Governor; Rhode Island : Governor; Vermont : Governor.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201400209.