Kurtis Lee

economics reporter for the New York Times

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Reporter for the Denver Post

Kurtis Lee on KCRW

The famously progressive city has the highest minimum wage in the country. Labor activists cheer the move, but many business owners are concerned.

What will come of WeHo’s historically high minimum wage?

The famously progressive city has the highest minimum wage in the country. Labor activists cheer the move, but many business owners are concerned.

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California’s Reparations Task Force recommends cash payments and a formal apology to descendants of slavery.

$500B and formal apology: How much will CA ultimately give Black residents in reparations?

California’s Reparations Task Force recommends cash payments and a formal apology to descendants of slavery.

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Two wildfires are out of control in Colorado.

As Wild Fires Rage, Thousands Flee in Colorado Springs

Two wildfires are out of control in Colorado.

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