On April 23, 2024, Interim President Phineas Baxandall gave a legislative briefing examining the potential impacts of increasing the state minimum wage to $20 per hour. Baxandall’s full presentation is below.
Presentation: A $20 Minimum Wage – Lessons Learned and Anticipated Impact
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