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Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate

Deep-blue Washington pushes its nation-leading minimum wage to $17.73 as Seattle hits $22.14, sparking debate over labor costs and job losses.

Republican Ledger staff · 6:00 AM ET

Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate
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Deep-blue Washington pushes its nation-leading minimum wage to $17.73 as Seattle hits $22.14, sparking debate over labor costs and job losses.

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