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A bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour from $7.25 is back – but you might be surprised at who’s leading the charge: Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri.
Shifts in state and local minimum wages, however, as well as the broader economy, show how Hawley’s involvement makes sense, both for his home state and for the country. And experts say having a conservative advocate sponsoring the bill could help the chances of finally getting a federal wage hike for the first time in 16 years.
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