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Discovery on Thursday night, increasing minimum wages and addressing concerns about the use of AI performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Business groups said the tax increase would negatively impact the hotel industry, which is already reeling from a lack of demand and the threat of incoming increased minimum wages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

News reports, citing the state government, say a broader national revision of minimum wages is also under way, with consultations ongoing.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Nineteen states raised their minimum wages in January, giving an estimated 8.3 million workers a raise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Legal fixing of minimum wages every year in accordance with the price of provisions.

From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John