Voters across the nation sent a clear signal about change by passing minimum wage hikes on state ballots. It's been far too long since the federal minimum wage was increased, and voters are getting anxious. Nancy Pelosi has made it clear she intends to pass such a raise, and it's impossible now for anyone to deny a mandate for that change.
There are a lot of lessons to be drawn from yesterday's election, but that one is pretty much impossible to ignore.
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Low wages certainly impact a person’s health, from where people live to what they eat to how often they can visit a doctor. And low and stagnant wages certainly contribute to poverty, which is a known risk factor for poor health and premature mortality.
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