Illinois lawmakers have proposed raising the state’s minimum wage to $27 per hour in 2032, but an employment policy ...

In the states where a minimum wage job will get you closest to paying your bills, you’ll still come up about $14,000 short each year. In another state, the gap is $73,000 and you would have to work 2 ...

The federal minimum wage has not increased from $7.25 per hour since 2009. On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has said that needs to change. While some states and ...

Key Takeaways 19 states raised their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later this year.Eight ...

Almost two dozen states are raising their minimum wage in 2026, providing American workers a pay bump at a time when many are struggling to cover basic necessities. In total, 88 jurisdictions — ...