LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t

Los Angeles leaders approved a $30 minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, dubbed the 'Olympic Wage,' intended to align with the 2028 Summer Olympics. The article argues this mandate forces businesses to absorb higher labor costs, leading to job losses, automation, or relocations to states like Nevada, Florida, or Texas, and criticizes the policy as unrealistic economic planning.