Progressive Think Tank
Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 21, 2026
As of May 2026: Leading research and advocacy organization supporting wage increases
On January 1, 2026, nineteen states raised their minimum wages—some by pennies, others by dollars—while Congress let the federal floor sit untouched at $7.25 for the sixteenth straight year. Washington state now leads at $17.13 an hour. Missouri and Nebraska hit $15. Hawaii jumped $2 in one leap. The increases will pump $5 billion into the pockets of 8.3 million workers this year.
Updated May 20
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