Since Congress last raised the minimum wage in 1997, 23 states have raised it beyond the Federal $5.15 an hour. Colorado is one of six states that will decide this November whether to do the same. For a look at what other states are doing, Dan Meyers speaks with Chris Vestal, a reporter for Stateline.org, which covers state government and politics.
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