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Are Concerns Overblown On Effects Of New Min Wage On Arizona Budget?

Voter-approved Proposition 206 has led to a lawsuit, and concerns about how the state’s new higher minimum wage would impact Arizona — and its budget.

But a new analysis from the Grand Canyon Institute suggests concerns about effects on the general fund may be overblown.

Dave Wells is research director at the Grand Canyon Institute.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.