A judge has rejected a challenge to a voter initiative to raise the state’s minimum wage. The ruling is a win for Arizonans wanting to raise the wage from $8.05 to $12 an hour by 2020.
Friday's ruling from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joshua Rogers means the wage boost will be on the November ballot barring a successful appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Rogers ruled the Arizona Restaurant Association filed its challenge too late and dismissed the case.
The association alleged many of the signatures were invalid because signature-gatherers weren't qualified. In his ruling, Rogers acknowledged signatures would have been thrown out had the lawsuit been filed on time.
The Secretary of State is finalizing its signature review to see if the measure makes the ballot.
The Assocated Press contributed to this report.
