Alma Adams actually said...

If you truly value education and you truly value teachers, then why are we continuing to take away and saying: But we appreciate you.

The evidence clearly demonstrates the Raise the Wage Act is a reasonable proposal that would lift millions of workers out of poverty.

Workers should not be forced to work for poverty-level wages, regardless of where they live.

This bill puts money directly into the hands of those who are most likely to spend it in their communities.