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Gov. Dan McKee on Monday signed legislation that will increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from $15 to $17 over the next two years, benefiting an estimated 50,000 workers across the state.
The new law will raise the minimum wage to $16 on Jan. 1, 2026, and to $17 on Jan. 1, 2027. The legislation, carried as House Bill 2025-H 5029A and Senate Bill 2025-S 0125A, continues the state’s efforts to address rising living costs while keeping Rhode Island competitive with neighboring states.
“Hard work should be met with fair pay,” McKee said in a statement. “By raising minimum wage over the next two years, we are sending a clear message that our commitment to hard-working Rhode Islanders has never been stronger.”…