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SoCal Matters
What To Know About Prop 32
Season 2024
Episode 211
Prop 32 would raise California's minimum wage to $18 by 2025, impacting 2 million workers. Advocates say it will help with the rising cost of living, while opponents argue it could lead to job cuts and price increases. Business owners claim wage hikes hurt small businesses.
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