How Newsom plans to fix California's projected $37.9-billion budget deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to dip into the state's rainy-day reserves and potentially delay a minimum wage increase for healthcare workers to address California's $37.9 billion deficit.
The deficit is the result of weaker than expected state revenues, delayed tax deadlines, and overspending based on inaccurate budget projections. [ more ]
In California, Minimum Hourly Wage For Fast-Food Workers Is Now $20
California raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, making them the highest paid in the US.
The law defines fast-food restaurants based on criteria like limited table service and being part of a chain with at least 60 establishments nationwide. [ more ]