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'Something nefarious': Florida Republicans look to loosen child labor laws - Raw Story

'Something nefarious': Florida Republicans look to loosen child labor laws - Raw Story | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Republicans in Florida are reportedly working on a way to loosen the state's child labor laws.

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April 18, 2023 1:15 PM
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Iowa Republicans pass bill loosening restrictions on child labor - RawStory.com

Iowa Republicans pass bill loosening restrictions on child labor - RawStory.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Early Tuesday morning, the Iowa Legislature voted on SF 542, and the measure passed 32 to 17, with all Democrats voting against it as well as two Republicans, WHO-TV reported. 

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thinks Child Labor Laws Have Been Working a Little Too Well - VanityFair.com

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thinks Child Labor Laws Have Been Working a Little Too Well - VanityFair.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Republicans like the Arkansas governor care so deeply for kids that they want to make it easier for companies to exploit them.

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August 10, 2022 4:50 PM
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Child Influencers, Child Labor: Why Regulation Could Be Coming - CNET.com

Child Influencers, Child Labor: Why Regulation Could Be Coming - CNET.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Lawmakers worldwide have been slow to react to the growing trend of children working in social media, leaving it up to parents to protect their kids.

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Chipotle fined $1.37M over thousands of child labor abuses - PBS.org

Chipotle fined $1.37M over thousands of child labor abuses - PBS.org | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Chipotle has been hit with a $1.3 million fine over more than 13,000 child labor violations at its Massachusetts restaurants.

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July 31, 2023 11:50 AM
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'It’s bizarre': Wisconsin Republicans want 14-year-olds to be able to serve alcohol - RawStory.com

'It’s bizarre': Wisconsin Republicans want 14-year-olds to be able to serve alcohol - RawStory.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Before President Ronald Reagan signed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 into law, the drinking age varied from state to state in the U.S. Some states allowed minors to legally purchase alcohol at 18...

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April 8, 2023 11:10 PM
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Kids at work: States try to ease child labor laws at behest of industry - RawStory.com

Kids at work: States try to ease child labor laws at behest of industry - RawStory.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in 11 states have either passed or introduced laws to roll back child labor laws — a push that’s come from industry trade organizations and mostly conservative legislators as businesses scramble for low-wage workers.

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February 21, 2023 7:45 PM
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‘It’s just crazy’: Republicans attack US child labor laws as violations rise | Iowa | The Guardian

‘It’s just crazy’: Republicans attack US child labor laws as violations rise | Iowa | The Guardian | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Changes lawmakers are seeking, such as expanding types of approved work, will potentially ‘put kids in dangerous situations’

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November 12, 2021 8:05 PM
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Child Labor Laws Are Changing Because Teens Are Cheaper Than Adults - ScaryMommy.com

Child Labor Laws Are Changing Because Teens Are Cheaper Than Adults - ScaryMommy.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Rather than respond to workers’ concerns, some states are looking to fix the problem by weakening child labor laws.

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