Here’s a list of the US states raising their minimum wages in 2026, with most changes scheduled to take place immediately on January 1.

In Nebraska, for instance, the minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour — up from $13.50 under a voter-approved plan that adds ...

Dozens of cities, states, and counties will raise the wage floor in 2026, helping somewhat offset the spiraling cost of ...

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Recent polling by Reuters found that 45% of voters list “cost of living” as their top concern heading into the 2026 election.

On New Year’s Day 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage in what business owners are calling a potential boost to consumer spending that will strengthen local economies. While some states will ...

Explore how shifting minimum wage laws and new H-2A wage rules are reshaping farm labor costs across the U.S. Learn which ...

An Illinois federal district court partially denied St. Clair County’s summary judgment motion on the FLSA claim of county telecommunicators alleging an illegal work week policy, where the county didn ...

Dear editor, Wisconsin workers and families cannot sustain themselves on $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged since ...

California is one of 19 states increasing its minimum wage in 2026, according to ADP. Currently, Washington, D.C., has the ...

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