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In a statement to reporters, the board said the new minimum wage would be announced in December and take effect in January.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Nineteen states, including Washington, have already approved measures supporting the change, which would take effect in those states if the federal bill becomes law.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The job cuts are set to take effect Dec. 29, according to a filing with the state’s Employment Development Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Voters approved the referendum in 2024 by nearly 30 points but must pass it again for it to take effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Dad met with his foremen and told them a twenty percent cut in salaries—his included—would take effect immediately.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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