California Voters Reject $18 Minimum Wage Proposal
TL;DR
California voters rejected Proposition 32, which aimed to raise the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour, marking the first time in nearly 30 years a state has turned down a minimum wage increase at the ballot. The initiative, backed by entrepreneur Joseph Sanberg, faced opposition from business groups who argued it would increase living costs. Despite the defeat, supporters claim the close result lays groundwork for future wage advocacy. The outcome reflects broader national debates on wage policies, with varying results in other states.
- Californians turns down minimum-wage increase POLITICO
- California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour Yahoo! Voices
- Opponents claim victory over California minimum wage proposition KTLA Los Angeles
- Prop 32: California voters reject measure to raise state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour KCRA Sacramento
- Proposition 32 was just rejected. In blue California, why did the minimum-wage boost fail? Los Angeles Times
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