A new law, effective July 1, has resulted in an increase in minimum wage rates across 15 states and cities, benefiting millions of U.S. workers. The wage hikes come as a response to the ongoing rise ...

Speaking with guest Senator Bernie Sanders, Rogan said the minimum wage in the U.S. is "ridiculous" and "insane." ...

On July 1, 2025, several states in the U.S. implemented a minimum wage increase, impacting over 880,000 workers. While not all will benefit, these changes are significant for many.

A $15 minimum wage, for example, would increase pay for 17 million U.S. workers by 2025 and raise 1.3 million individuals above the federal poverty threshold.

For almost 15 years, the U.S. federal minimum wage has remained stuck at $7.25 an hour, amounting to $15,080 annually for a full-time, 40-hour week.

Just over half of U.S. states have minimum wages above the federal rate, but higher wages often accompany a steeper cost of living. Compare the minimum wage by state for more insights.

More than 17 million Americans could see their income rise if the $15 minimum wage now in the COVID relief bill passes Congress. We hear from some of those who would be impacted by a minimum wage ...

The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 per hour for more than 12 years. While the U.S. minimum wage was never truly a living wage, over time it has done less to reflect the true value of ...

Now, it is one of 17 states to have a minimum wage of $12 an hour or more.The Land of Enchantment is also one of 15 states to increase its minimum wage in 2023.Twenty states have a minimum wage of ...