Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Arkansas 2018 General Election in Arkansas.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote gradually increases the minimum wage to $11 an hour by 2021.
A "no" vote would keep the minimum wage at $8.50 an hour.
According to Forbes Magazine, larger businesses will have a greater incentive to automate labor in order to avoid paying the higher minimum wage, destroying jobs in the state., in opposition to Issue 5 (Learn more)
According to Forbes Magazine, small businesses will not be able to keep up with the higher minimum wage, forcing them to shut down or layoff employees., in opposition to Issue 5 (Learn more)
According to Arkansans for a Fair Wage, the cost of living in Arkansas has been gradually increasing but wages have not kept up. A minimum wage ensures that all workers can afford basic necessities such as food and housing., in support of Issue 5 (Learn more)
According to Arkansas for a Free Wage, increasing the amount of money in people's wallets means that they can spend more at local businesses, boosting economic activity in the state., in support of Issue 5 (Learn more)
According to Arkansans for a Fair Wage, with lower income earners now making more money, people will become less reliant on government programs. This will reduce the state deficit., in support of Issue 5 (Learn more)
According to Mark Perry of the American Enterprise Institute, many younger and minority workers get jobs now by bargaining with businesses to work at lower wages. A higher minimum wage would prevent this, lowering the amount of job experience gained., in opposition to Issue 5 (Learn more)
This measure would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage for workers in Arkansas from $8.50 to $11 by 2021.
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