[LostInBayport]

The bill for the first time would index the state's minimum wage to inflation. Starting in 2016, the minimum wage would rise each year at the same rate as the consumer price index for the Northeast.

Gee, think there will be a sort of symmetry between the Massachusetts unemployment rate and the inflation rate? Come hyperinflation, things will get very entertaining.

This cesspool of a state also recently indexed its gas tax for inflation. I hope to escape someday.

[matt04]

This cesspool of a state also recently indexed its gas tax for inflation.

At least it's cheaper than CT gas prices.

[17th Miss Regt]

And if the inflation rate is negative the tax rate goes down? Right?

Didn’t think so...

[SuziQ]

I hope to escape someday.

That is our plan, as well!

[billyboy15]

Indexing is a cowards way for politicians to assure tax increases without having to publicly vote for them each time.