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- In 2026, nearly 20 U.S. states will raise minimum wages, benefiting about 8.3 million workers.
- Washington and New York will implement significant increases, with Washington's wage at $17.13 per hour.
- California localities will exceed these levels, with West Hollywood at $20.25 per hour.
- Experts say the rises won’t fully solve affordability, as the federal minimum wage has lost over 30% since 2009.
