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Twenty-two states just increased their minimum wage. Here’s what to know

By Breanne Deppisch
Published January 1, 2024 1:56pm ET
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Twenty-two states just increased their minimum wage. Here’s what to know
Fast food workers and supporters march past California's capitol in Sacramento in 2022 to rally around a $20 minimum wage effort introduced in the state legilsautre. On Jan. 1, 2024, 22 U.S. states implemented new minimum wage increases, affecting an estimated 10 million workers nationwide. (AP/Rich Pedroncelli)


New minimum wage increases took effect on Monday in 22 states, boosting wages for an estimated 10 million workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

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