Baltimore Mayor Does Right By Her City

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Drastic increases in the minimum wage laws are detrimental to unskilled/low income workers. It's better to do good rather than do things that make you feel good. The new mayor of Baltimore seems a lot smarter than her predecessor.

After Studying Basic Economics, Mayor Vetoes Minimum Wage Increase

"The mayor has some very persuasive arguments," Reisinger said. "Baltimore City doesn't have a money tree."

Pugh also was concerned that requiring employers in the city to pay a higher minimum wage could send them fleeing to surrounding jurisdictions. That would worsen unemployment in the city and make it harder for low-skilled workers and ex-offenders to get jobs, she said.

Pugh vetoes bill that would raise Baltimore minimum wage