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an amount of money that is the least amount of money per hour that workers must be paid according to the law
Congress will vote on a bill to raise the minimum wage.
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Recent Examples of minimum wage
Another recent example of this is State Question 832, a minimum wage initiative that has faced delays in reaching voters.
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Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
The report attributed that increase to the local minimum wage rising during that period and outpacing the state’s minimum wage, as well as state credit given to restaurants with tipping that has remained the same.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The plainspoken outsider backs a $25 minimum wage, calling it smart business to pay workers a living wage.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
At a press conference, Looney said this is the same approach the state took with minimum wage increases.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
The report attributed that increase to the local minimum wage rising during that period and outpacing the state’s minimum wage, as well as state credit given to restaurants with tipping that has remained the same.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
The plainspoken outsider backs a $25 minimum wage, calling it smart business to pay workers a living wage.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
At a press conference, Looney said this is the same approach the state took with minimum wage increases.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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White plans to lead a protest against the pop-up co-organized with wage-advocacy nonprofit One Fair Wage.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California.—
Matt Mahan,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Quiñones’ hefty salary of $750,000, which drew attention when she was hired, was meant to be competitive with private utility companies.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Funding for staff salaries, parks, libraries, road maintenance, recreation programs and community services for seniors and families all come from the same limited municipal resources.—
Rajiv Bhateja,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Which city department pays the most employees below living wage?—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
25 Feb. 2026
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Now, no matter the caseload, OFR attorneys are guaranteed a living wage.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Minimum wage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum%20wage. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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