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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
My commitment to raising the minimum wage remains unchanged.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
That data could be useful to an organization pushing for minimum wage increases.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The proposal comes after a push to increase the hotel worker minimum wage to $30 over time and ahead of a June ballot that could potentially leave voters tax fatigued amid the city’s budget struggles.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in government.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
That data could be useful to an organization pushing for minimum wage increases.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The proposal comes after a push to increase the hotel worker minimum wage to $30 over time and ahead of a June ballot that could potentially leave voters tax fatigued amid the city’s budget struggles.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in government.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum wage
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Immigration should expand opportunity and economic growth—not undercut wages or displace working Americans.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The affordability crisis characterized by rising rents, stagnant wages and a shortage of affordable housing is driving instability, homelessness and longer commutes.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Should the Clippers be found to have circumvented salary cap rules though Leonard’s no-show contract with Aspiration, the organization faces the potential loss of draft picks, fines and/or Leonard’s contract being voided.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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His time as a Red Sox ended with a blockbuster trade to the Giants that, in time, is looking more like a salary dump on Boston’s end.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 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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In a Star-Telegram questionnaire returned ahead of the runoff, Rehmet said his policy priorities include fully funding public schools, helping Texans earn a living wage and addressing affordability issues like property taxes, home and rent costs, health insurance rates and the cost of groceries.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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