Twenty-two states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, while 20 states will remain at the $7.25 federal minimum wage.

In 2026, nearly two dozen U.S. states will raise their minimum wage, benefiting millions of workers as living costs continue ...

In the Great Lakes region, Michigan ranks third, behind $16 an hour in New York and $15 an hour in Illinois. Indiana and ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to revamp state energy policy.

Explore how Illinois’ landmark transit law, Senate Bill 2111, turns a looming transit fiscal cliff into a sustainable future ...

To attract and retain workers, many employers are raising wages, providing a favorable outlook for carpenters—with some ...

To attract and retain workers, many employers are raising wages, providing a favorable outlook for carpenters—with some ...

To attract and retain workers, many employers are raising wages, providing a favorable outlook for carpenters—with some ...

To attract and retain workers, many employers are raising wages, providing a favorable outlook for carpenters—with some ...

Four of Iowa's neighbors raised their minimum wage at the start of 2026. See how Iowa's minimum wage compares.