Minimum Wages to Go Up in 22 States on Jan. 1

Multiple states will see minimum wages rise beginning next year, with all these states having hourly minimum wages higher than the federally mandated rate. Alaska: From $10.85 per hour to $11.73. Arizona $13.85 to $14.35. California: $15.50 to $16. Colorado: $13.65 to a proposed $14.42. Connecticut: $15 to $15.69. Delaware: $11.75 to $13.25. Hawaii: $12 to $14. Illinois: $13 to $14. Maine: $13.80 to $14.15. Maryland: Wages will rise to $15, up from $13.25 for large employers and $12.80 for small businesses. Michigan: $10.10 to $10.33. Minnesota: For large employers, wages will jump from $10.59 to $10.85. For others, wages will rise…