The Minimum Wage Loses.

The article discusses the recent rejection of a Massachusetts ballot measure to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped workers by 2029. The proposal faced opposition from restaurant workers and Governor Maura Healey, who expressed concerns about potential job losses and restaurant closures due to higher labor costs. Similar initiatives in California have also faced opposition, with voters becoming more aware of the negative impacts of higher minimum wages. The article highlights the importance of funding and public awareness in shaping the outcomes of such measures. [Extracted from the article]