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 ...
Wisconsin Watch

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.

Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Releases 2026 Worker Misclassification Guide: Navigating New Wage Thresholds and Legal Risks

Beginning in 2026, new state laws, particularly in California, will raise the minimum salary for exempt employees to over $70,000 annually, a change that places millions of workers at risk of ...