The Golden State raised minimum wage to $16.90. California cost of living runs about 40% above national average. Some California cities pay higher rates than the new minimum wage. As the cost of ...

Key Takeaways In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in the year.Eight states already have a higher minimum wage and won’t raise ...

Living on minimum wage in the U.S. is more like running uphill with a backpack full of bills. Wages in some cities can’t catch up with rent, groceries, or even bus fare. Even in areas with local wage ...

The minimum wage is increasing in 22 states in Washington DC. Let's talk about what that means for workers. These changes go into effect in 2026, most of them on January 1st, and for people who are ...

(CNN) - Nearly two dozen states and Washington, D.C., will be raising their minimum wages in 2026 at a time when many Americans are concerned about affordability. Millions of Americans could soon ...