State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights
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2 developments- May 25, 2023Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
- May 26, 2023Legislation introduced in several states could loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages
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Quiet for 1231 daysLast development · May 26, 2023 — Legislation introduced in several states could loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages
How each side is putting it
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4 viewpointsLawmakers in several states seek to weaken child labor laws
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Moultrie Observer, Valdosta Daily Times, +6 more
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Herald Bulletin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, +2 more
Children could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
Some lawmakers propose loosening child labor laws to fill worker shortage
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4 viewpointsRan by 7 outlets· ABC 7 San Francisco, ABC 7 Chicago, +5 more
State legislators push to roll back child-labor restrictions
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown, +5 more
Ran by 11 outlets· NBC4 Washington, La Crosse Tribune, +9 more
Republican state lawmakers lead push to allow children to fill labor shortages
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1 viewpointKids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, MyNorthwest
State lawmakers consider relaxing child labor laws so kids can fill staff shortages