Chair Hartman, Vice-Chairs Scharf and Nguyen, and Members of the Committee, My name is Tyler Mac Innis, Policy Analyst for
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
Raising Incomes
Realizing our human potential depends on having the resources to meet our material needs. Raising the incomes of the lowest-paid workers not only increases economic opportunity but also makes for a more prosperous state.
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Chair Hartman, Vice-Chairs Scharf and Nguyen, and Members of the Committee, My name is Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director for the
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Measure 118 would do more harm than good.
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