No, Mississippi is not among the 19 states raising the minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour for covered nonexempt workers.
The Virginia minimum wage is increasing to $12.77 effective Jan. 1. A plan to move it to $15 in 2027 was vetoed by Gov.
In 2026, Connecticut's minimum hourly wage of $16.94 will be the second-highest statewide minimum rate in the U.S.
Across the United States, several major cities are stepping ahead of federal policy by increasing their local minimum wage in 2026. These urban areas—where housing, transportation and daily living ...
Minimum wage in New York State is, once again, increasing to start the New Year, going up to $16 an hour. While some businesses are ready for the increase, others are bracing for the price of ...