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Republicans face high stakes over Iowa minimum wage changes
As state lawmakers eyed a statewide wage hike, Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan warned GOP control could alter or roll back local rises. The 7.25 rate has stood since 2009, with counties like Johnson and Linn already using home rule to set higher wages, while others opt out. Legislative questions include statewide conformity versus local autonomy and preemption risks, with Branstad seeking a single statewide standard.
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Iowa
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University of Iowa
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West Des Moines
Iowa State Association of Counties
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Town Policy Project
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