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.
May 05, 2014|By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun. Vowing to strengthen Maryland's middle class, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation Monday that will gradually raise the state's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour â his No. 1 legislative priority for the last of his eight years in office.