Kansas City Week In Review Tackles the Minimum Wage Decision
July 21, 2015 | | 1 min read
In the most recent episode of “Kansas City Week in Review,” host Nick Haines and a guest panel discuss the council’s decision last week to raise the city’s minimum wage. Also, “Week In Review” weighs in on the National Council de La Raza convention, Kansas tax hikes, the exodus of teachers from Kansas, and the gay marriage ruling. You can watch “Week In Review” Fridays at 7:30 pm and Sundays 11 am.
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