| Dear John,
As advocates for individual liberty and economic freedom, I wanted to share two valuable resources that offer insightful perspectives on a pressing issue: the minimum wage debate.
First, my colleague here at Americans for Prosperity, Austen Bannan, has a compelling blog post titled "Major Minimum Wage Increase Would Harm Virginia’s Economy Just Like Elsewhere."
Bannan discusses the harmful effects of proposed minimum wage hikes in Virginia. It works the same everywhere—government mandates often lead to unintended consequences, ultimately harming the very people they aim to help.
The post challenges misconceptions about minimum wage earners and suggests alternative approaches to promote economic opportunity. You can read it here.
It’s so good, I invited Austen onboard "American Potential" for a robust discussion on minimum wage laws in the United States. We included the episode for you at the bottom of that blog post. Here’s the link again.
We need careful consideration to establish principled policy in the minimum wage debate. These resources will help you advocate for policy reforms that enhance economic freedom and opportunity for all Americans.
I encourage you to join the conversation. Your voice is invaluable in shaping a future that upholds principles of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government intervention. And those principles are what unleash the American Dream for all.
For liberty, —Jeff Jeff Crank
Regional Vice President &
Host, American Potential podcast
Americans for Prosperity | 
