Discover what the minimum wage was the year you were born — and how much that paycheck would be worth today after decades of ...

A Bluefield University economics professor said Virginia’s upcoming minimum wage increase will most likely result in increased unemployment.

Twenty-one states have raised their minimum wage in 2025, affecting more than nine million workers and thousands of employers. And there may be more to come: From Connecticut to Virginia, Democrats ...

I just read a letter to the editor, “Hurt by minimum-wage laws” (July 13). This letter struck me as a perfect example of a person stating an objection to something, the minimum wage, and trying to ...

The restaurant industry predicted disaster after California instituted a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers, but data ...

The cost of living in Virginia is, overall, on par with the national average, according to RentCafe. But there are areas where the cost of living is higher. For example, the cost of healthcare is 1% ...

Members of our Community Editorial Board, a group of community residents who are engaged with and passionate about local issues, respond to the following question: House Bill 1208, which Gov. Jared ...

With rising costs in recent years, a mum-of-four tells BBC News NI she thinks about household finances constantly.

The last time the federal minimum wage increased, Barack Obama had just taken office, the iPhone 3GS was the hot new gadget and you could still rent DVDs at Blockbuster. Since July 2009, the number ...