Starting July 1, 2025, the minimum pay increases in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and 12 other localities. The changes lift wages for roughly 800,000 workers, according to a wage impacts chart created by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). If you’re one of the people receiving a higher paycheck due to the increase, don’t let lifestyle and budget creep ruin your raise.
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