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| Intro: | The Missouri House approved a measure to end St. Louis City's minimum wage increase in late August. |
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Wrap: Jefferson County Representative Dan Shaul said the measure is necessary to make Missouri a business-friendly state.
The measure was brought up with half an hour before the end of session, and debate ended after a single representative spoke on the measure.
Opponents said the bill would contradict a similar bill two years prior, which allowed St. Louis City to raise its minimum wage over the state's.
The House approved the measure with one-hundred and eight votes yes and forty-two no.
Reporting from the state Captiol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
| Intro: | St. Louis City's minimum wage would be lowered by late August if the governor signs the measure |
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| RunTime: | 0:40 |
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Wrap: St. Louis City Representative Bruce Franks said the measure hurts the city's working poor the hardest.
| Actuality: | FRANKS4.WAV |
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| Run Time: | 00:13 |
| Description: Them entry-level jobs is how we get by. Because we don't have that option to go here or go there. | |
Supporters said the measure would make Missouri more business-friendly with a universal minimum wage.
The General Assembly approved enforcing a statewide minimum wage in 2015, but allowed localities to approve an increase in a limited time. St. Louis City was the only locality to approve a higher minimum wage.
Reporting from the state Captiol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.