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New laws coming Jan. 1: Higher minimum wage, gambling taxes and social media time limit
New federal and state laws raise minimum wages in 19 states and impose stricter SNAP work requirements and social media limits for children under 16, affecting millions nationwide.
- Starting Thursday, Americans will see much of the legislation passed in 2025 take effect, with minimum-wage boosts in 19 states ushering in the new year.
- Federal proposals such as the Raise the Wage Act aim to lift minimum wages toward at least $17 an hour, spurred by the Trump administration and long supported by both parties.
- SNAP rules now require able-bodied adults without dependents to work 80 hours per month, with exemptions ending at age 65, and five states bar junk food purchases.
- Industry groups such as Nevada officials warn that the slot reporting threshold rising from $1,200 to $2,000 and limiting loss deductions to 90% could hurt Las Vegas casinos.
- In Virginia, 2026 will bring a requirement for verifiable parental consent for users 16 or younger to exceed one hour per day, while Washington state raises wages to $17.13 and workers in Minnesota, Delaware and Maine gain expanded paid leave.
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New laws coming Jan. 1: Higher minimum wage, gambling taxes and social media time limit
Across the country, the new year means new laws. Starting Thursday.
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