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Minimum Wage Hike Rejected by Lawmakers

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A panel of state lawmakers on Thursday rejected a proposed increase to Wisconsin’s minimum wage.The party-line vote took place after several hours of testimony from people who spoke in favor of the wage hike.
Shawn Johnson reports…

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