The division of minimum wage policies among states can exacerbate economic disparities, creating significant differences in living standards for low-wage workers across the country.

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The division of minimum wage policies among states can exacerbate economic disparities, creating significant differences in living standards for low-wage workers across the country.

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Opposed voting positions

States should decide their own minimum wage

Opposing arguments

Given the dramatic differences in the cost of living and economic conditions from state to state, it is more sensible for states to have the autonomy to adjust their minimum wage rates in accordance with their specific economic realities.

Quotes that support the claim

"Unfortunately, this attitude has left roughly 40 percent of the U.S. workforce subject to minimum wages that are woefully inadequate, and as shown in the figure, the gap between those in low-minimum-wage states and higher-minimum-wage states will only grow unless the federal minimum wage is raised."