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 ...

Minimum wage set to rise in 19 states in 2026. Where does Oklahoma stand?

Oklahoma remains behind several other states on it's journey to higher pay. Here's what to know about the future of minimum ...

Minimum wage hikes

More than 8.3 million U.S. workers received pay raises as higher minimum wages took effect across 19 states and major cities, ...
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Will the minimum wage go up in 2026 in Massachusetts? What to know

Massachusetts is one of the only states in New England that didn’t see an immediate minimum wage increase in 2026. A MA bill ...

Nebraska increased its minimum wage in 2026. Here's how the raise compares to other states

Nebraska's minimum wage increased to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Labor. In 2022, Nebraska ...
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Want to make living affordable? Raise the minimum wage. | Opinion

The federal and Wisconsin minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since its last increase in 2009. A full-time worker earning the current minimum wage falls below the federal poverty threshold.