American Action Forum: 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
April 08, 2026
April 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
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The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
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At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bow . . .
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The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences
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At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bow . . .