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New bill would raise federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: WJXT , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Chris Murphy, aims to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide.
A new bill has been proposed to increase the federal minimum wage. S. Sen.
Chris Murphy, aims to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide. The bill would require large corporate employers to implement the new wage by 2032. Other businesses would have more time to comply, with a deadline set for 2039.
Further details about the proposed Living Wage for All Act are available from the source, including specifics about the legislation and its potential impact.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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