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Are you in favor of raising the state minimum wage from the current $7.50 per hour?

Posted Monday, February 27, 2017 11:09 am

Yes, it's a good idea. However, I'm not sure how much it should be raised.
I'm in favor of the compromise being discussed at the Legislature to raise it to $9.25.
Raising the minimum wage is not a good idea and would hurt businesses.
I'm not sure. I need more information before I decide.
It should be raised above $9.25 an hour.

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Are you in favor of raising the state minimum wage from the current $7.50 per hour?

Yes, it's a good idea. However, I'm not sure how much it should be raised.

I'm in favor of the compromise being discussed at the Legislature to raise it to $9.25.

Raising the minimum wage is not a good idea and would hurt businesses.

I'm not sure. I need more information before I decide.

It should be raised above $9.25 an hour.

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