Minimum-wage workers across 19 states just got a raise. Economists are split on the impact. Why some argue it could cause job losses, higher prices

Here's a list of states where workers are getting a pay bump.

Labor Department Sets $13.65 Minimum Wage for Contractors (1)

The Labor Department set the minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.65 per hour, after President Donald Trump canceled a Biden-era executive order had set it at $15 per hour.

Bill seeks to lower the minimum wage for minors in Missouri

The new minimum wage rate for minors would be $12.30 per hour, down from the state rate of $15 per hour. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. ...
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Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases: What L.A. Employers Need to Know for July 2026

Employers in Los Angeles should prepare for adjustment to the minimum wage starting July 1, 2026: ...

Shapiro renews pitch for a minimum wage hike in budget speech, but will it fly?

Gov. Josh Shapiro drew several rounds of applause on Tuesday as he unpacked the provisions of a $53 billion proposed state budget before a joint session of the Legislature in the Capitol. But none ...

Lawmakers pushing to increase minimum wage to $20 from $7.25 in TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Lawmakers in Tennessee are pushing for the state’s minimum wage to be raised to $20 an hour. A bill that was introduced back in 2025 is being discussed during the 2026 ...

Missouri state senator seeks lower minimum wage for minors

Missouri bill proposes lower minimum wage for minors to boost teen employment. State Sen. Joe Nicola argues current wage discourages hiring.