Ruth Ferrazzano

The arguments against raising the minimum wage are getting weirder and less convincing

By Steve Ahlquist on April 3, 2017

“You pass this law [increasing the minimum wage], there are going to be dirtier restaurants,” said restaurant broker Scott Sogard, “I hope you increase the budget for the health department.”

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The arguments against raising the minimum wage are getting weirder and less convincing

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