Twenty states increased their minimum wage at the start of 2026, was Louisiana one of them? Here's what states increased wages, and whether Louisiana may join them.

Nineteen states are raising their minimum wage this year. Washington State and New York have the highest minimum wages among the other states. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.

An increase to the minimum wage has long been a priority for Democrats, but it's unclear if Republicans are any closer to ...