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25 states plan to raise the minimum wage in 2023 At least 25 states are expected to increase their minimum wage over the next year, with California, Massachusetts, Washington and Connecticut planning to increase the minimum hourly wage to $15 or more. New York will raise its minimum wage to $14.20 an hour starting on Dec. 31. Full Story: Fox Business (12/8)

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