21 states raised their minimum wage in January

Minimum Wage Is Now Higher in 21 States—Is Yours One?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 9.2 million minimum-wage workers saw their paychecks increase as 21 states raised their wage floors to adjust for inflation, ballot measures, and legislation.Additionally, 48 cities and counties will raise the minimum wage higher than their current state's.
Which states are raising the minimum wage in 2025?
Twenty-one states are raising minimum wage this year, which is set to affect over nine million employees across the country. According to the Economic
21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the increases over the years. Washington state currently has the highest minimum.
These states are boosting their minimum wage requirement in 2025
Here's which states are boosting their minimum wage in 2025. (Scripps News) Scripps News Scripps News. More Videos. Judge blocks release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on
Ohio minimum wage gets inflation boost, some want higher
Data: U.S. Department of Labor and Ohio Department of Commerce; Chart: Axios Visuals Ohio's minimum wage increased marginally to begin 2025, but remains well below the cost of living in our region. Why it matters: It's likely to be a hot topic in 2025,
Minimum Wage Increase In Nebraska
Minimum Wage Increase In Nebraska
How much to expect to increase the minimum wage in New York this 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, New York joins a growing list of states raising their minimum wage, aiming to reach $15 or more. This move marks a significant step in addressing economic disparities and adjusting to the rising cost of living.
Seattle’s new $20.76-per-hour minimum wage law forces at least 5 more restaurants to close
At least five more restaurants in Seattle are closing their doors just days after the city council’s new minimum wage law ...
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As Legislature returns, Republicans and Democrats propose bills to adjust paid leave, minimum wage
House Republicans and Senate Democrats on Wednesday introduced differing bills that would change facets of pending paid sick ...
Lawmakers push for minimum wage increase in Legislative session
Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the ...
California fast food restaurant owners warn that hiking $20 minimum wage will ‘cripple’ them
The union representing fast food workers wants to hike the minimum wage above $20 an hour to $20.70 an hour — which ...
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Democrats float bills to adjust paid leave, minimum wage laws
LANSING — Senate Democrats on Wednesday plan to introduce bills that would change facets of pending paid sick leave and ...
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House Republicans propose keeping Michigan’s tipped wage system on first day in power
Republicans, business owners and servers have warned that removing the sub-minimum wage will reduce tipped worker earnings, put jobs and businesses at risk and drive up prices for customers.
Dominican gov’t to review minimum wage, reduce corporate taxes
Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit on Wednesday said that the government will undertake a further review of the ...
China's Minimum Wage Rose 170% Since Americans' Last Bump Up
According to Trading Economics, citing the country's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, China's minimum monthly wage stood at 960 yuan renminbi in 2009, equating to roughly $131 that ...
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Colorado Increases Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds in 2025: Your 5-Step Action Plan
From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, it’s a new year in Colorado, which means new minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect ...