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Unidentified speaker credits near-$17 minimum wage for strong economy and low unemployment
Summary
An unidentified speaker said the jurisdiction has one of the fastest-growing economies and a minimum wage of "almost $17," arguing critics' warnings about harm did not materialize and that higher pay has helped lower unemployment.
An unidentified speaker told attendees that the jurisdiction has "one of the fastest growing economies in the country" and credited a minimum wage set at "almost $17" with helping sustain low unemployment and consumer spending. "Paying people a decent wage is a show of respect for them," the speaker said.
The speaker framed the pay increase as a policy success, responding to past warnings of economic harm. "A lot of folks said if you raise…
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