8 Million Americans on Minimum Wage Just Got a Raise, but Economists Have a Warning for Consumers

Nearly 20 states kicked off the New Year with minimum wage increases, but some employment experts warn that doing so could ...

These are the three states that will increase the minimum wage later in 2026

Almost two dozen US states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, a move that will benefit millions of workers at a time when ...
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Minimum wage increases across the US in 2026: A boost for workers amid rising living costs

In 2026, nearly two dozen U.S. states will raise their minimum wage, benefiting millions of workers as living costs continue ...
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Minimum wage increases hit 19 states in 2026

A total of 19 states increased their minimums in 2026, each of them landing between $10 an hour and $18 an hour. Nationwide, ...
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State Minimum Wage Increases Show State Values Work

As of January 1, New York State’s minimum wage for Upstate is $16.00 up from $15.50. New York State’s minimum wage was the ...
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Missouri's minimum wage will increase by more than a dollar in 2026

Missouri voters approved a higher minimum wage and sick leave guarantees in November 2024, but Republican lawmakers quickly reversed some of the gains. Missouri's minimum wage will increase by $1.25 ...
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8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

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 ...