Beyond the Minimum Wage | February 2019 | Louisiana Public S
Season 15 Episode 2 | 58m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Beyond the Minimum Wage | February 2019 | Louisiana Public Square
Louisiana has the third highest poverty rate in the country. This year Governor John Bel Edwards will attempt once again to raise the minimum wage for Louisiana workers. His goal is $8.50 an hour phased in over two years. But is raising the minimum wage the answer to helping Louisiana residents get out of poverty? Or does the solution involve something more?
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
Funding provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Beyond the Minimum Wage | February 2019 | Louisiana Public S
Season 15 Episode 2 | 58m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Louisiana has the third highest poverty rate in the country. This year Governor John Bel Edwards will attempt once again to raise the minimum wage for Louisiana workers. His goal is $8.50 an hour phased in over two years. But is raising the minimum wage the answer to helping Louisiana residents get out of poverty? Or does the solution involve something more?
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
Funding provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting