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Alaska’s minimum wage jumps to $14 an hour starting July 1, thanks to a voter-approved measure that phases it up to $15 by 2027, then ties it to inflation. Workers also gain paid sick leave—up to 56 hours yearly for companies with 15+ employees, and 40 hours for smaller ones. Despite business concerns, 58% of voters supported it, lifting pay from $11.73. Young workers are most affected. Meanwhile, Oregon, D.C., and Chicago also raise wages July 1—but Alaska’s new rate remains the lowest on the West Coast.

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