 Talent did take a position on the ballot-initiative in Missouri, called Proposition B, that would raise the minimum wage in the state to $6.50 per hour, or to the level of the federal minimum wage if that is higher, with subsequent adjustments for inflation.He said he believed it was a state issue, but stated he supports minimum wage increases if they are coupled with tax breaks for small businesses.Talent believed that increasing the minimum wage could reduce the number of jobs by raising the cost of doing business.