If only Democrats had the stones to do this.

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      3 months ago

      Correct. Before people say “it should be $25/hr,” federal minimum wage is only matched by the poorest of states. State minimum wage increases would be warranted and implemented in states with a higher cost of living following the federal wage hike.

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        3 months ago

        “But muh McDonald’s prices!”

        They’re already $10 a meal my dude, and Amazon is Amazon no matter where you live

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            I moved from upstate NY to eastern PA in 2020. The average fast food worker was making 50% more in upstate NY. Most prices were the same, if not within 10 cents at worst.