EATTLE — Higher wages, lax employer marijuana testing, 10-day waiting periods for gun purchasers and more. These are some of the new laws taking effect in Washington state come Jan. 1.
Here's what you need to know heading into the new year:
Minimum wage
Washington state minimum wage will increase from $15.74 per hour to $16.28 per hour in 2024, giving the Evergreen state the highest minimum wage in the country, ahead of California at $16 an hour and more than double the federal average.
