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Jill Krowinski: “We got to focus on raising the minimum wage.”

Featuring: Jill Krowinski, Democratic | Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives

General Election Forum with Candidates Curt McCormack and Jill Krowinski

Published October 5, 2018 | Video Starts at 12:51

So even 12 weeks together, I believe, makes a difference for families. So, like I said, we got to focus on paid family leave. We got to focus on raising the minimum wage. and also look at other policies to help with equal pay and workforce development for women. So let me just ask you a quick follow up on that. (12:51–12:55)

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Asserts the need to focus on raising the minimum wage in Vermont.

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