Americans in a few states voted for Trump and higher minimum wage, a policy typically touted by Democrats.

Retail and restaurant groups are promising to fight “with all available options” against the increase in the state’s minimum wage approved by voters this week. The measure will increase prices for consumers and “impose significant financial burdens” on restaurants,

In the decade leading up to Proposition 32's placement on the ballot this year, California has doubled its minimum wage from $8 an hour to $16.

Here is what employees should know about their rights under Missouri’s new Proposition A. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the Missouri minimum wage will increase from $12.30 per hour to $13.75. Employers will have longer to draw up sick time policies.

A coalition of Missouri business advocacy groups says it is exploring multiple avenues to challenge the implementation of Proposition A — a measure that Missouri voters passed on Tuesday that will raise the state’s minimum wage and guarantee sick leave for some workers.

Missouri voters passed Proposition A, which would raise the minimum wage from $12.30 per hour to $13.75 in 2025. In 2026, the minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour.