California
It’s official! LA City Council votes hike in minimum wage to $15
June 4, 2015On July 1, 2016, the minimum wage will go up to $10.50, and continue to increase gradually until 2020, when it hits $15 an hour.
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Advocates urge greater funding for human needs programs in California
May 21, 2015Restoring and increasing funds for California's human needs programs tops the agenda of many legislators.
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Los Angeles raising minimum wage to $15 by 2020
May 21, 2015"Our city has taken a much-needed, significant step toward lifting hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty."
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In terms of minimum wage, California city races to the top
May 8, 2015Emeryville, Calif. is putting its minimum wage on track to become the highest in the nation.
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As California drought deepens, water debate sharpens
April 30, 2015As California struggles to meet new water use restrictions, the governor is urging a sharp increase in fines for the worst violators.
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