Minimum-wage workers across 19 states just got a raise. Economists are split on the impact. Why some argue it could cause job losses, higher prices

For workers in 19 states, the new year brought with it a pay bump in the form of increases to the minimum wage. According to ...

Shapiro renews pitch for a minimum wage hike in budget speech, but will it fly?

Gov. Josh Shapiro drew several rounds of applause on Tuesday as he unpacked the provisions of a $53 billion proposed state budget before a joint session of the Legislature in the Capitol. But none ...

Bill to raise state minimum wage to $15 an hour clears another hurdle

Earlier today, the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee voted 14-12 in favor of raising the state's minimum wage.
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DataWatch: Wisconsin hasn’t raised its minimum wage for 17 years. What does that mean for workers and the economy?

With its minimum wage frozen at $7.25 since 2009, Wisconsin lags most states, shrinking the buying power of the lowest-wage workers while fueling debate over economic trade-offs.