20 States to raise minimum wage
Minimum wage raise in 20 states by Jan. 1st
The minimum wage raise in New Mexico will increase from the current $9.00 an hour wage to $10.50.
New York state will increase 70 cents to $12.50 an hour and in California employers with twenty-six workers or more will rise from $13 to $14 an hour.
Minnesota raised just pennies to $10.80 hourly rate for large employees.
Some lawmakers and business organizations have called for a pause on these wage increases recognizing the burden on small businesses that are already struggling.
