25 Dollar Hour Minimum Wage

A bold new bill proposes raising the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour — a leap from the stagnant $7.25 since 2009. While it might cover basics for singles in most states, even that falls short in pricey places like California and Hawaii. Families face tougher odds: dual-income couples fare better, but a family of four would barely scrape by in a few states. Currently, no state’s minimum wage meets living costs for any household type. The bill also hikes the federal rate to $12 in its first year and ends the tipped wage loophole — sparking a national debate over fairness, affordability, and what it really takes to live. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4218c0b0ef5392b