Over 9.2 million minimum-wage workers will have higher paychecks this year as 21 states raised their wage floors to adjust for inflation, ballot measures, and legislation.

Ohio’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 to $10.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.35 per hour for tipped employees.

New Years is often considered a time of goal setting and accomplishing new challenges. For a lot of folks going to the gym is at the top of their 2025 list. At the ...