Sen. Melissa Agard: The case for raising the minimum wage – COWS study cited

Increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour would have tangible, positive effects on our state’s economy. With more money in the pockets of low-wage workers, we would see a boost in economic activity as folks spend their earnings in local communities across Wisconsin. COWS did a study that found raising wages to even $10.10 per hour would result in an increase of 3,800 new jobs.

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