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Minimum Wage Hikes Benefit 880,000 Workers in Three Regions

7/8/2025

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From July, over 880,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. will benefit from minimum wage increases.
D.C.'s minimum wage will rise to $17.95 per hour, while Alaska's will reach $13.00 per hour.
Approximately 60% of those impacted are women, many working full-time.
The federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009, sparking demands for reform.
New local laws target inflation and affordability challenges nationwide.

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Story summary

From July, over 880,000 workers in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. will benefit from minimum wage increases.
D.C.'s minimum wage will rise to $17.95 per hour, while Alaska's will reach $13.00 per hour.
Approximately 60% of those impacted are women, many working full-time.
The federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009, sparking demands for reform.
New local laws target inflation and affordability challenges nationwide.