By Kurt Erickson
St. Louis Post Dispatch, March 12, 2025
Republican-aligned business groups asked the Missouri Supreme Court Wednesday to overturn the results of a voter-approved increase in the state’s minimum wage. ...
A brief filed by five Missouri business owners said the lawsuit wrongly seeks to overturn the will of the strong majority of voters. The businesses contend that raising the minimum wage boosts consumer spending at local businesses and, along with paid sick leave, will reduce costly employee turnover and lead to increased productivity, improved health and safety, and better customer service.
“As a Mom and Pop business, Yellow Dog Bookshop stays competitive by treating employees well and providing a better customer experience,” said Joseph Chevalier, owner of the Columbia bookstore. “The shop has experienced low turnover over the years, which saves time and money that would otherwise have to be spent on hiring and training new people.” ...