From "Reason"
https://reason.com/2026/10/17/some-progressives-tried-to-abolish-the-tipped-minimum-wage-now-theyre-backtracking/
Noting how attempts to abolish tipped minimum wage are getting pushed back. Using DC as an example - Initiative 82 was passed in 2022 and they saw 5% fewer jobs & $12M less in earnings. Getting rescinded in 2025 etc.
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