Paychecks at the bottom of Michigan’s wage scale started 2026 with a jump that many workers will feel right away. Effective January 1, 2026, the state’s minimum wage rose from $12.48 to $13.73 an hour ...

In total, 88 jurisdictions — including 22 states and 66 cities and counties — are slated to increase their minimum wages at ...

The state of New York is gearing up for a significant change in its wage policy. As announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, an automatic increase in the minimum wage will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Several states are set to raise their minimum wage in 2026 to help workers with the rising cost of living. Kentucky's minimum wage will remain at the federal level of $7.25 per hour, one of the lowest ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the New Year inches closer, so does an increase in the New York State minimum wage. Set to rise on January 1 to $17 an hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, ...

With inflation stubbornly high and the cost of living squeezing households worldwide, minimum wages have never mattered more. For millions, they mark the line between getting by or getting forgotten.

A national nonprofit focused on better pay for working-class people has launched a coalition in support of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's policy goal of increasing the minimum wage ...

As we prepare to usher in the New Year, the state of New Jersey will also ring in a slate of new laws for 2026. From wage increases to the helping out Veterans, here's what happening in the state: New ...