The actual economic gap between workers in different states is likely underestimated, especially when city and county minimum wages—which are often higher than their state's minimum—are considered, pointing to an even larger issue of wage inequality not addressed by allowing states to set their own minimum wages.

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The actual economic gap between workers in different states is likely underestimated, especially when city and county minimum wages—which are often higher than their state's minimum—are considered, pointing to an even larger issue of wage inequality not addressed by allowing states to set their own minimum wages.

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Opposed voting positions

States should decide their own minimum wage

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."

Supporting arguments

In states with higher-than-federal minimum wages, certain cities and counties have enacted local ordinances to further increase minimum wages, showcasing a grassroots approach to wage adjustments.