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Jesse James: “Most companies now are way beyond [the minimum wage of…”

Featuring: Jesse James, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 23

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2022 Legislative Candidate Interview: Representative Jesse James

Published | Video Starts at 07:10

I don't know if this is something that we can literally legislate ourselves out of. You know, if you take a look at, the minimum wage of Wisconsin is $7.50, and Most companies now are way beyond [the minimum wage of $7.50]. that. So did it require legislation to improve the minimum wage? No, it didn't. Are there still entities that offer the 750? (07:10–07:14)

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