Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is seen arriving in the House chambers to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address at the state Capitol on Jan. 10, 2024, in Richmond, Va. The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly sent Gov. Youngkin legislation that would increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, file)
The bills face an uncertain future — Youngkin has indicated his opposition, though he has not explicitly said he will veto them. Youngkin told reporters earlier this year he didn't think the legislation was necessary "because the market is handling it."
Virginia Democrats began an effort to increase the minimum wage in 2020, when they were in full control of state government. They passed legislation that year — which took effect with a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic — establishing incremental increases up to $12, with further bumps requiring another Assembly vote.
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