Virginia House advances bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2028

$15 minimum wage inches closer to becoming law in Virginia

Virginia House advances bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2028

RICHMOND, Va. House lawmakers moved closer to a $15 minimum wage Tuesday at the State Capitol, advancing a proposed bill that would gradually increase worker pay over the next two years.The legislation would raise the state's minimum wage to $13.75 an hour in 2027 and $15 in 2028. That's up from the current $12.77 an hour.Supporters argue the current wage isn't enough to cover basic needs and say raising it will boost the economy, cut crime rate…

Bill to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour speeds through committee

House gatekeepers sent three Democratic priorities speeding on their way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk, including a minimum wage hike that she’s already said is part of her agenda.