Pennsylvania’s minimum wage—unchanged for 16 years—could finally be set for a dramatic increase under Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro’s newly unveiled 2026–27 budget proposal. In his budget address ...

VA Dems push 'radical' bill to end mandatory minimums for violent crimes ‘Outnumbered’ discusses a proposed bill in Virginia that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for violent criminals, ...

A sweeping criminal justice proposal moving through Virginia’s Democratic-led legislature is sparking sharp debate over whether the state should loosen long-standing sentencing requirements for ...

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 19 states and 49 cities and counties. In 60 of these jurisdictions, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employers. This includes ...

This year, for the first time, more workers will live in states with a minimum wage of at least $15 per hour than in states with the federal minimum of $7.25. By Audra D. S. Burch As the rising cost ...

Many U.S. workers are ringing in the new year with a raise as new minimum wage increases take effect in states and localities across the country on Thursday. More than 8.3 million workers are expected ...

With consumers still concerned about affordability, nearly two dozen states across the country will raise their minimum wage next year. The minimum wage will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and ...

(NEXSTAR) — Despite attempts in Congress this year, the federal minimum wage will remain unchanged in 2025. In nearly two dozen states, however, that rate is set to climb in 2026. Since 2009, the ...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that he has signed 34 bills into law, including a bill requiring judges to sentence offenders to at least 10 years in prison if convicted of a human ...

Some workers will receive pay boosts next year as higher minimum wage regulations take effect in 22 states and 66 cities and counties across the U.S., a change that could help low-income households ...

Minimum wage in Michigan is set for another increase Jan. 1, as the state bolsters its hourly pay floor once again. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Michigan for adult workers will be ...