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Amazon Pushing for $15 Federal Minimum Wage

Dan October 8, 2018 Economy

Online retail giant Amazon announced that it will be raising it’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The company also said they will advocate for the federal minimum wage to follow suit, which would more than double the current rate. Amazon Pushing for $15 Federal Minimum Wage Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Positive Signs Being Seen in Florida Groves
In the November Highlands County Citrus Growers Association newsletter, President Riley McKenna and Executive Director Ray Royce reported mostly positive signs they’ve been seeing in groves. MCKENNA “As the month progresses, so have the cooler nighttime temperatures. This cold front marks an important shift moving forward into our early harvest season,” said McKenna. “It brings […]
Packer Upbeat About California Citrus Season
Jesse Silva, vice president of Kings River Packing, recently gave an upbeat outlook on the California citrus season. Silva termed it “a high-quality, high-demand year.” Kings River and its affiliated companies, including Cobblestone Fruit and Jireh Packing, are operating at full capacity across their four facilities in Sanger, Reedley and Orosi, Silva said. “We’re running […]

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