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Almost two dozen states are expected to boost their minimum wage at some point in 2026.
A mix of 19 states, both red and blue, bumped their minimum wages this month, several to over $15 an hour.
The region offers housing costs below the national median and steady wage growth.
19 states just raised their minimum wage. See which states pay the most.
More than 8.3 million workers are expected to benefit from minimum wage hikes in 19 states including Arizona, California, Michigan, New Jersey and New...
