The difficulty of raising the minimum wage at federal levels is very complex, which is why communities across the United States are looking to “tackle the issue locally” (Prall, 2013, par.1). As the previous administration fought to have the minimum wage increased, Congress’ efforts were uncooperative. Although states are not increasing at high levels, they are willing to increase so that there is relief among their minimum wage workers. With the help of these states proposing legislation, the minimum wage could be raised in the majority of the states very quickly. Large amounts of signatures are being acquired in these states to justify the increase. There are even some states who are trying to get the tipped income wages increased by
