Alaskans are gearing up for the general election next month.
Along with choosing the next President, and U.S. Representative, there are two ballot measures that Alaskans will have to vote for.
One measure would increase the minimum wage and require sick and paid leave for employees. The second measure would eliminate rank-choice voting across the state.
Alaska Business for Better Jobs and small businesses across the state are pushing for workers to get a pay increase.
The current minimum wage in Alaska is $11.37. If the ballot measure is approved, it would increase minimum wage yearly up to $15 by 2027.
Small businesses in Anchorage, like A.K. Bark tell Your Alaska Link why workers should be paid more than minimum wage.
“People who shop at my store are local people, the ones often that are helping you at the fast-food store, at the grocery chain or what have you that …