Gallego’s $20 federal minimum wage plan draws criticism
It’s been 17 years since the federal minimum wage was last raised. U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, is pushing a $20-an-hour federal minimum wage that has drawn criticism.
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, has proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $20 an hour, marking a significant change after 17 years without an increase. The plan has drawn criticism since it was announced.