Alaska citizens will be able to vote and raise the minimum wage up to 15 dollars an hour by the year 2027, and get paid up to 7 days while they are sick. “Fair wages and benefits make our communities, economy and state stronger.” But opponents in small businesses warn that if such a measure was passed it would bring dire consequences. The current minimum wage right now is 11.73 an hour but they plan on bringing it up to 15.