Jim Rounds, Valley Economist of Rounds Consulting - Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage Increase

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Jim Rounds, Valley Economist of Rounds Consulting - Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage Increase

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Published on Dec 19, 2025, 5:52:57 AM
Total time: 00:05:56

Episode Description

January 1st will see Arizona's minimum wage increase to $15.15 an hour. On top of the benefits this will give to lower income earners, are there any unintended consequences of this increase? Valley economist Jim Rounds joined Arizona's Morning News to break down the impact of the minimum wage increase. 

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