Twenty-two states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, while 20 states will remain at the $7.25 federal minimum wage.

Maine's minimum wage jumped 45 cents on Jan. 1, from $14.65 to $15.10. The minimum wage also applies to Maine agricultural ...

Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.

The Maine Department of Labor announced the state minimum wage increase for this year is 45 cents, making the new minimum ...

Throughout last year, the state’s minimum wage was $14.65 an hour, but the Maine Department of Labor announced in September ...

There's a new bill in Maine to require ride share companies to pay drivers fair wages.At a committee hearing Tuesday in ...

STATEWIDE -- Beginning Thursday, January 1, Maine's minimum wage increased 45 cents per hour, from $14.65 to $15.10. Each year, Maine's minimum wage changes to coincide with inflation while protecting ...

Explore the upcoming minimum wage increases in 2026 across 22 states, including major highlights like Hawaii's record rise ...

Nearly 20 states kicked off the New Year with minimum wage increases, but some employment experts warn that doing so could exacerbate inflation levels.

Significant wage hikes kick in Jan. 1 for millions of workers across these states. See if your area made the list.

In 2026, the state’s minimum wage will for the first time extend to agricultural workers since Gov. Janet Mills signed a law in June 2025 after several years of legislative efforts. (Photo by Hill ...