California Sets Highest US Minimum Wage at $17.40 Starting January 2027
Governor Gavin Newsom announces a minimum wage increase to $17.40, the highest in the nation, effective January 1, 2027, amid criticism of federal wage policies.
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Governor Gavin Newsom announces a minimum wage increase to $17.40, the highest in the nation, effective January 1, 2027, amid criticism of federal wage policies.
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