Minimum wage policy is about to shift again as the calendar turns, with a new round of state level increases scheduled to take effect at the start of 2026. While federal law has held the nationwide ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 20 U.S. states will be raising their minimum wages on Jan. 1, while three other states are also planning increases later in 2026. The moves have the potential to boost pay for ...

A $25 per hour minimum wage? The nation's highest rate could be in Maryland, if a new bill passes. Here's what we know.

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.