State Budget Includes Money to Pay Prison Inmates Minimum Wage as Firefighters
Gov. Gavin Newsom's new budget allocates $10 million to raise the pay of incarcerated firefighters to $7.25 an hour during active firefighting, effective Jan. 1.
California lawmakers advocate for increased pay and better protections for incarcerated firefighters
Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Judy Chu announce new legislation to address pay inequities and safety standards for incarcerated firefighters, who battle wildfires.