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Legislators Strike 'Grand Bargain' That May Keep 3 Questions Off The Ballot
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On Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts House has given initial approval to a compromise bill that would keep three questions off the November ballot.
The legislation would require paid family leave for all workers.
It would also gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and establish a sales tax holiday every summer. It would not reduce the state sales tax.
WBUR's Steve Brown reports for All Things Considered
This segment aired on June 20, 2018.