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7. And that meanness seems to surround their state.

Thu Feb 20, 2014, 09:29 AM

Feb 2014

I read on that link that the NM governor vetoed a raise in the minimum wage to $8.50. Sounds like the meanness is seeping over there, too.

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5 Worst States to Be a Poor Kid [View all] xchrom Feb 2014 OP

I'm surprised that TX didn't make that list. hobbit709 Feb 2014 #1

And I'm surprised that New Mexico did. kentauros Feb 2014 #4

New Mexico at least has the excuse of being a poorer state than TX hobbit709 Feb 2014 #5

And that meanness seems to surround their state. kentauros Feb 2014 #7

Me too. ananda Feb 2014 #6

5. Alabama. nt Ilsa Feb 2014 #2

Thank you. -nt- DireStrike Feb 2014 #8

It is no surprise that these are southern states. . pipoman Feb 2014 #3