# States Ease Teen Work Rules

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Podcast: [Omaha News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798)
Published: 2026-06-23T10:19:26+00:00
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## Resource

This summer, a wave of states is rolling back teen labor protections — Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, and West Virginia all passed laws loosening restrictions on youth employment, from lowering minimum wages to allowing younger workers to handle hazardous tasks or serve alcohol. Meanwhile, Oregon steps in the opposite direction, tightening rules to match federal standards. With 13 more states considering similar changes, the nation’s youth workforce faces a patchwork of policies — some eroding safeguards, others trying to reinforce them — as watchdog groups closely monitor the trend. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5848baae511acddd

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