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 ...
In 2026, nearly two dozen U.S. states will raise their minimum wage, benefiting millions of workers as living costs continue to strain family incomes. Despite inflation slowing, many Americans still ...
A new book reframes the affordability debate: the problem isn’t just prices alone, but persistently low wages.
Amid the ongoing affordability crisis, Representatives in Congress have introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009.