State Nicknames

Every US state has a nickname (or two, or more), the table below shows all nicknames. You will find more facts about every state below the main table.

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Minimum Wage in Arizona 2024

As of January 1, 2024, the ICA (Industrial Commission of Arizona) has determined that Arizona’s hourly minimum wage was set at $14.35, a $0.50 increase compared to 2023.

Every year, the minimum wage can be increased in line with the inflation rate and is based on the cost of living as indicated by the Consumer Price Index, or CPI.

As there has been inflation during 2023, the ICA has decided that the 2024 minimum wage level needed to be increased to compensate for the increased cost of living. In Arizona, there are around 25.000 minimum wage workers. The ICA is the state’s body for administrating and enforcing Arizona’s minimum wage.

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Kavik River Camp Alaska – Unforgettable Outdoor Activities

Kavik River Camp is located just north of Fairbanks and it is a unique camp that in the old days was an exploration camp that now serves guests in the ecotourism business.

The camp includes wide open spaces and offers an extensive high arctic flora and fauna. This is a great place for watching foxes, wolves, arctic squirrels, raptors, moose, and ermine. Incidentally, all caribou herds are migrating through the valley as well.

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