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  Proud to be an Illinoisian
context: Arizona has one of the highest minimum wages in the country in 2023 at $13.85  All because of a voter initiative in 2016 when Republicans ran Arizona.  The initiative said there would be a set dollar increase yearly until 2020 and then the minimum wage would be tied to inflation.  The same initiative provided for paid time off for employees.  Having voter initiatives is about the only way to have progressive change in Republican states. >
  
  It upsets me that minimum wage isn't already tied to inflation. In fact all wages should be tied to inflation. Should be mandatory that businesses give raises proportional to current inflation, and the "cap" many businesses have for wages also be increased to match.
  What happens at the business I work for is if you're at cap and there is a company wide raise. They just give you a bonus. Hasn't happened to me but it doesn't seem to be anything similar to how much they'd make if they actually got the raise >
  
  In my state the minimum wage is tied to inflation. On 1/1 it goes to $15.74.
  Not that you're getting anyone to show up for that. >
  
  It's something, and I'm not against larger increases. Minimum wage should be more targeted to cost of living for an area. This could be incentive to build more affordable  homes in wealthier counties to keep housing values from being too high. I mean imagine being priced out of the town your grew up in? >
  
  
  should be
  
  Ah, yes. There should be a plan. An overarching plan that balances the available resources, the needs of farm and climate and air and future generations and current generations and open space and natural preservations, endangered species, wetlands. To build social equity, local autonomy, distributed resilience and a vibrant economy. A plan that upholds prior promises while building an integrated social vision of land use that empowers youth, the poor, the middle class, existing stakeholders without discouraging investment in development.
  Also I would like peace on Earth, and a unicorn. A pink one. >
  
  Illinois has raised the minimum wage but officials in individual townships are allowed to opt out on the increases. They need to increase the federal minimum wage >
  
  Never going to happen with the filibuster and now republican control of the house. Dems had their chance at a minimum wage increase but you’ll never guess who killed it >
  
  Spoiler alert: She gave the thumbs down right after voting. Double spoiler alert her hometown voted 2 to 1  a $15 minimum wage a few months following that. She does not represent her constituents. >
  
  I heard she was dared by a Pfizer lobbyist to fish a $20 out of a urinal with her mouth and she did it. >
  
  Spoiler alert there is a theme for which states aren’t on the list >
  
  The states that made up the bulk of the Confederate States Of America. >
  
  I live in Virginia, and despite the occasional protest from out of state nazis. We have some how managed to overthrow the Republicans. >
  
  Except for Glenn Youngkin. You guys sorta screwed the pooch on that one. That was like the exact opposite of overthrowing the Republicans. >
  
  To be fair, he was running against Terry McAuliffe, who ran the laziest, most disinterested race.  The airwaves were clogged with Youngkin ads attacking McAuliffe and, every once in a while, I would see a generic "vote for me" McAuliffe ad.  No enthusiasm or drive.  It felt like he was drafted into it and didn't really want to run again. >
  
  (He probably ran more to stop Lee Carter's further left campaign than to actually win.) >
  
  I feel bad for Minnesota, $8.42 for small businesses. That's less than 70 bucks a day. >
  
  $7.25 won't even buy you GAS. Iowa needs to get with the times >
  
  We are still rockin’ $7.25 here in my shithole state of TN. >
  
  Don’t worry, I’m right there with you in Iowa >
  
  The sad irony we've fought for 15 an hour for so long that in many places 15 an hour is living in poverty or so close to it; it's a mystery as to why we don't consider it poverty. Maybe to inflate numbers to make the country sound better than it actually is? I dunno. Just a random guess. >
  
  Feel like a clown checking for Kentucky :( >
  
  I didn't even have to, I know we aren't getting anything.
  I'm making 21 an hour, and honestly I have it better than some, but im still scraping by on a little under 40 an hour most weeks (ups supervisor, not allowed to get more than 40....corporate America for you)
  Imo, the minimum should be 25. >
  
  Glad to see Washington state leading the pack. Unfortunately even $15 a hour in Seattle does not cut it because the price of housing but once you get away from Seattle its livable. I remember years back all the scare mongering how raising the minimum wage in Washington would destroy the economy. I specifically remember Fox news warning how corporations will be leaving and small businesses would become obsolete.they were wrong the state is doing well over all actually. >
  
  Same with NY. Minimum wage has been pretty high compared to the rest of the nation here. But unless you live in a rural area, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get by on $15/hr. Rent anywhere near the city or Long Island is $2k min. for a 1br. Food is minimum $250 if you never eat more than ramen and simple stuff.
  Making $15/hr, 15% taken out for tax, you would need to work 176 hours JUST to pay for food and rent! Doesn’t cover a dime you spend on your car, for gifts, electric, anything. >
  
  Why did I even look? 
  Resides in Florida 🙄 >
  
  To be fair, Florida just raised it a dollar back in September and will raise it a dollar every September until it hits $15. Not the best scenario but better than nothing? >
  
  I mean it is one of the best scenarios, we’ll be up there as one of the highest minimum wages in a few years. After it hits $15 it’ll go back to adjusting for inflation every year in January. Better than most red states >
  
  Meanwhile in Alabama it’s still $7.25 >_> >
  
  North Carolina is still making 7.25… >
  
  Year 15 of wanting a minimum wage increase over the federal in PA and not getting it. We're one of the highest COL states in the country that STILL continues to stick with the federal minimum of $7.25. And we have a state preemption in place for topics like this (or gun control) where local municipalities can't override the state law with a stricter or more advanced minimum. Every state surrounding us (including West fucking Virginia!) has a higher minimum wage. You'd have to go to such far-flung lands as Indiana, Kentucky, or New Hampshire to get an equal bottom floor. The last time we saw a boost was 2008. This is yet another example of our Republican-controlled state government hamstringing (rust belt) blue cities from improving themselves. >
  
  Just in time for inflation, nice >
  
  Luckily, some states have their minimum wage increases pegged to the inflation rate. >
  
  I have not made minimum since high school.  Get a trade, vocation, or school to get yourself above the minimum. >
  
  Good argument to raise the minimum wage. >
  
  Minimum wage should be $50/hr.
  If you can't afford a house with two cars in the garage, your employer should be jailed. >
  
  Is this sarcasm