"Every Virginian who works full-time deserves the financial stability to support their families," the state's governor said.

The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not budged since 2009, essentially leaving it to states to set meaningful minimum wage increases. Money; Getty Images Minimum-wage workers in 19 states ...

On January 1, 2026, millions of workers will see new minimum wages kick in across the U.S. Some states lift pay each year using inflation formulas, while others are reaching targets set in law. Dozens ...

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Most European countries have a single national minimum wage. An increase in minimum wage implies shocks of different magnitudes to sectors and subnational regions. Using sectoral and regional ...