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 ...

MOANALUA, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hawaii is three weeks out from a minimum wage increase from $14 to $16 per hour. Experts say that this is good news for some workers, but it might have some negative effects ...

EDGEWATER, Colo. (KDVR) — Edgewater’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, but some workers may be left out of that raise. The city council is considering an ordinance that would raise the ...

The federal and Wisconsin minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since its last increase in 2009. A full-time worker earning the current minimum wage falls below the federal poverty threshold.

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Local businesses are the heart of Hawai'i, but many are struggling to survive. Jon Matsubara, Chef and Owner of Hawaiian Style Food Company, said, "This year alone, I've ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Nov. 6, 2025, after the USDA revised the maximum allotments for SNAP benefits. (NEXSTAR) – The plan for November SNAP benefits has changed again. The 42 ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Tucson's minimum wage is set to increase next year following the approval of Proposition 206 by voters in 2021. This adjustment under the Tucson Minimum Wage Act places the city ...

A Florida bill would allow some workers to opt out of the state's minimum wage. The legislation applies to employees in internships or similar work-based learning programs. Supporters say the bill ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Unemployed New Yorkers who qualify for the highest benefit amount will begin to see an increase in the total starting this week. The new maximum unemployment benefit in New York ...

Social Security retirees can choose to claim benefits at different ages. When they decide to claim will impact how much in benefits they receive. There are other factors impacting how much they can ...

Across the United States, several major cities are stepping ahead of federal policy by increasing their local minimum wage in 2026. These urban areas—where housing, transportation and daily living ...