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11 years since the minimum wage was increased,” Colgan said.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defined the poverty level on Jan. 24 as $10,210 for an individual, $13,690 for a couple and $20,650 for a family of four.

Colgan said 83 percent of his constituents polled in Prince William County supported the legislation.

Sen. Jay O’Brien (R-Clifton) said Virginia has always mirrored the Federal minimum wage. Sen. Emmett Hanger (R-Mount Solon) also thinks it is not appropriate to adjust the minimum wage.

“The government should estimate a minimum wage of

92.9%