California to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.40 in 2027, Newsom Announces
TL;DR
California's statewide minimum wage will rise to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2027, automatic inflation adjustment that outpaces the federal $7.25 minimum; healthcare workers already saw July 1 increases (to $19.28–$25/hr depending on facility); Newsom touts the hike as a pro-worker policy and contrasts it with federal Republican inaction, while critics warn wage hikes can cost jobs and raise prices.
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