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How Denver's Raise In Minimum Wage Could Affect Local Businesses And Employees

The city's minimum wage workers were greeted with a pay bump to start the new year.

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This year, Denver's minimum wage is up to $17.29, compared to $15.87 last year.
This year, Denver's minimum wage is up to $17.29, compared to $15.87 last year. (CBS)

By Jasmine Arenas, CBS Denver:

Denver's minimum wage workers were greeted with a pay bump to start the new year.

That's good news for those employees, but it could be a difficult adjustment for some local small businesses.

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