Assembly Republican Conference Leader Dave Rible released the following statement in response to today’s proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour:

“As a former small business owner I can tell you firsthand that nearly doubling the minimum wage will significantly impact the business community. Business owners will be faced with tough decisions that could ultimately force them to reduce their current workforce and choose not to hire new employees.

“Simply put, raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour will have serious ramifications on our state’s businesses that could ultimately lead to higher unemployment. We should instead prioritize improving our business climate by reducing the tax burden on these hardworking men and women who are struggling to maintain their workforce and keep their businesses open.”

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