— Michael SainatoTonniges criticized the claims made in support of cutting minimum wage for young workers, noting Nebraska has an unemployment rate far below the national average, at 3.0% compared to 4.4% nationally, and labor force participation for young workers, ages 16 to 24, was 68% in 2024 compared to 56% nationally.
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