Marotta, J, Greene, S. Minimum Wages

State preemption of minimum wage laws prevents local governments from redressing health, social, and economic inequities. Increased minimum wages reduce wage inequality, disproportionately benefit women and individuals with lower education levels, and do not result in business closures or employment losses. Read more in Marotta, J, Greene, S. Minimum Wages: What Does the Research Tell Us about the Effectiveness of Local Action?. Urban Institute. January 2019.