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Minimum Wage Hikes Coming for 800,000 Workers This July

6/28/2025

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Starting July 1, minimum wage increases will impact over 800,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C.
Alaska's wage will rise to $13.00, D.C. to $17.95, and Oregon to $15.05, with annual increases averaging $925, $727, and $420.
Senator Josh Hawley has proposed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Twelve cities across California, Illinois, and Maryland will also implement wage hikes next month.

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Story summary

Starting July 1, minimum wage increases will impact over 800,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C.
Alaska's wage will rise to $13.00, D.C. to $17.95, and Oregon to $15.05, with annual increases averaging $925, $727, and $420.
Senator Josh Hawley has proposed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Twelve cities across California, Illinois, and Maryland will also implement wage hikes next month.