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  "path": "/briefs/bill-seeks-to-lower-the-minimum-wage-for-minors-in-missouri/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-09T11:45:55.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Economy",
    "Legislature",
    "child labor",
    "Joe Nicola",
    "minimum wage"
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  "textContent": "A bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors was pitched by its sponsor last week as a way to help small businesses and young workers. The legislation would create a separate minimum wage for those under age 18 who are employed in Missouri. The new minimum wage rate for minors would be $12.30 […]",
  "title": "Bill seeks to lower the minimum wage for minors in Missouri"
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