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On April 12, 1999, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final set of regulations to provide federal, state and tribal governments with direction in the administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Before issuing the Final Rule, HHS published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that included key provisions of TANF. The notice provided the public with an opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed regulations.

This guide provides general information on the minimum wage, including facts at a glance and FAQ. Additional resources are highlighted.

This document covers basic Q&A about the minimum wage and also includes live links to supplemental resources such as state minimum wage and exemptions to the minimum wage.

This table lists the states with minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. State wage amounts are also provided.

The report finds contract costs were lower than expected and positive economic development outcomes.