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SoCal Matters
Everything to Know About California's $16 Minimum Wage
Season 2024
Episode 24
A decade of policy changes in the state capitol has raised the minimum wage for California workers to $16 an hour — among the highest in the nation. But is it enough for low-wage workers to afford the state's expensive cost of living? Liliana Michelena reports for CalMatters.
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