A bill that would lower the minimum wage for minors was pitched by its sponsor last week as a way to help small businesses and young workers. The legislation would create a separate minimum wage for ...

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage—unchanged for 16 years—could finally be set for a dramatic increase under Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro’s newly unveiled 2026–27 budget proposal. In his budget address ...

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 19 states and 49 cities and counties. In 60 of these jurisdictions, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employers. This includes ...

This year, for the first time, more workers will live in states with a minimum wage of at least $15 per hour than in states with the federal minimum of $7.25. By Audra D. S. Burch As the rising cost ...

Many U.S. workers are ringing in the new year with a raise as new minimum wage increases take effect in states and localities across the country on Thursday. More than 8.3 million workers are expected ...

Ohio's minimum wage is increasing in 2026. Starting Jan. 1, Ohio's minimum wage increases to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees. That's up 30 cents per hour ...

Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages in January, affecting over 8 million workers. Six states will reach at least a $15 minimum wage for the first time, over double the federal $7.25 minimum ...

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(NEXSTAR) — Despite attempts in Congress this year, the federal minimum wage will remain unchanged in 2025. In nearly two dozen states, however, that rate is set to climb in 2026. Since 2009, the ...

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s minimum wage will increase on the first day of 2026. The state’s minimum wage has been $12.48 since February 2025. On Jan. 1, 2026, it will rise to $13.73. It is scheduled ...