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Legislation introduced in several states could loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages

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In at least 10 states, legislators have proposed letting children work longer hours and in more hazardous occupations.

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  1. Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed

    Headline from La Crosse Tribune ·

  2. Newest

    Legislation introduced in several states could loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

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  1. La Crosse Tribune

    Kids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    Lawmakers in several states are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations. In at least 10 states, legislators have proposed letting

  2. La Crosse Tribune

    State lawmakers want children to fill labor shortages, even in bars and on school nights (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    Some state lawmakers are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations. In at least 10 states, legislators have proposed letting children

  3. Fortune

    State lawmakers consider relaxing child labor laws so kids can fill staff shortages (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Even in bars and on school nights.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Children could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Lawmakers in several states are looking to loosen child labor laws, even as the federal government cracks down on surging violations.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Some lawmakers propose loosening child labor laws to fill worker shortage (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    In at least 10 states, legislators have proposed letting children work longer hours and in more hazardous occupations as a fix for labor shortages. They also say parents have the right to let their kids work, and without too much paperwork.

  6. Anchorage Daily News

    Republican state lawmakers lead push to allow children to fill labor shortages (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Legislation would let children work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights and in expanded roles including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.

  7. ABC 13 Houston

    Legislation introduced in several states could loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    In at least 10 states, legislators have proposed letting children work longer hours and in more hazardous occupations.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    State legislators push to roll back child-labor restrictions (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Lawmakers in several states seek to weaken child labor laws (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    MADISON, Wis. >> Lawmakers in several states are embracing legislation to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles, including serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14.

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