Virginia lawmakers killed a bill that would have lowered the minimum wage for teenagers on Tuesday. The bill was intended to help small businesses but some small business owners were among those who opposed it.
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Cutting hours and raising wages only partly solve the shortages for some local restaurants.
While other states raise their minimum, Virginia’s stays low. Employers, wage earners and officials consider the impact of low-paying jobs.
By Waringa Kamau Debbie Levonick works at Lexington’s Holiday Inn front desk, answering the telephone and checking in guests. She…