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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour by 2028
Legislation sets phased wage hikes from $12.77 in 2026 to $15 by 2028 to help families handle rising living costs, lawmakers say.
- In Richmond, both chambers passed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 by January 1, 2028, codifying the $12.77 rate from January 1, 2026.
- After repeated vetoes by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2024 and 2025, Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers framed the increases as relief for working Virginians and families facing rising costs.
- In the Senate, lawmakers voted 20-19, and Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas noted, `future wage increases will be aligned to inflation.`
- With passage, the measures now head to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, who pledged on Monday to sign the legislation and give Virginia workers a pay raise.
- Supporters of the bill argue higher wages will boost the economy, cut crime, and aid families, while opponents warn small businesses may cut hours or raise prices.
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The Virginia state legislature passed a bill that will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 2028, a relief for thousands of families facing rising costs of living.This bill seeks to provide economic stability to those who work full-time and improve the quality of life throughout the state.How your salary will grow in the coming yearsThe bill was passed by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates through Senate Bill 1 and House …
Virginia lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Monday said she intends to sign legislation to raise Virginia's minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028. The governor's office announced on Monday, Feb. 26, that Spanberger pledged her support after the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed Senate Bill 1 in a 20-19 vote, with all present Democrats voting in favor. The bill would incrementally increase the Commonwealth’s minimum wage to …
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