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In a move to support workers in keeping up with inflation, 21 states are raising their minimum wage in 2025. The January 1 update on minimum wages is set to help over 9.2 million workers, many of whom fall below the poverty line. These wage hikes may not be sufficient in collectively bringing this segment of the population above the poverty line, but it is a step in the right direction.
As many states move to take action, the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour remains unchanged. The federal minimum has been left untouched since 2009 and still sets