1 Opal meaning is highly regarded in many ancient cultures Hindu, Greek, Roman for its powers of foresight. 2  Opal Talisman and Amulets are considered a symbol of ever changing fortune and healing powers.  Opal is said to have holistic powers and gives the wearer an understanding of higher powers.
Montgomery County Will Raise Minimum Wage To $11.50 by 2017. Montgomery County, MD, one of the most affluent counties in America, has voted to increase the minimum wage to $11.50 by 2017; this is $4.25 higher than the current federal wage minimum, The Washington Post reports.
For instance, San Francisco's minimum wage is higher than the state's hourly rate. As well, some cities and states have scheduled increases in the minimum wage throughout the year. In Maryland, for example, the minimum wage for 2015 was initially $8.00 but rose to $8.25 as of July 1 of 2015.