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“California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage Is a Win-Win-Win, Research Says”
News What you need to know: UC Berkeley economists’ study shows that raising the minimum wage increased incomes for workers, with no job cuts and food prices remaining largely stable. SACRAMENTO – A new study published by UC Berkeley’s Institute for Research and Labor...
First Partner Siebel Newsom, Latino Community Foundation, and Prospera highlight growth of Latina entrepreneurship on Latina Equal Pay Day
News OAKLAND – Today, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, in partnership with the Latino Community Foundation and Prospera recognized Latina Equal Pay Day – underscoring the persistent wage gap faced by Latina workers across the United States. On average,...
Thanks to California, community college students without a high school diploma now eligible for federal financial aid
News What you need to know: Four million Californians without a high school diploma will be able to access federal financial aid to attend college classes thanks to the Ability to Benefit program – increasing opportunity and access to higher education, training, and...
Governor Newsom proclaims Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below:PROCLAMATIONCalifornia joins the nation in recognizing Disability Employment...
An outdated San Francisco DMV will soon become a site for over 370 new homes
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced a new project in San Francisco that will transform a dated Department of Motor Vehicles building into a mixed use building with a modern DMV office paired with 372 new homes, including homes dedicated to...
Governor Newsom takes action against Norwalk for its unlawful shelter ban
News What you need to know: The state is decertifying the City of Norwalk’s housing element following the city’s action breaking state housing law and implementing an illegal shelter ban. The state’s action makes the city ineligible for significant housing and...
Pajaro River flood protection project breaks ground
News What you need to know: The Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project breaking ground today will provide 100-year flood risk reduction in the area – up from the existing eight-year level of protection. The Governor has advanced funding and key legislation to move...
Millions of Californians to receive average $71 credit on October electric bills
News What you need to know: California’s Cap-and-Trade Program is providing an average $71 electricity bill credit to millions of customers of investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, Southern California Edison, and SDG&E, among others. SACRAMENTO – Governor...
Klamath River dams fully removed ahead of schedule
News What you need to know: The largest river restoration project in American history has officially completed all of the work to remove the dams, a massive infrastructure project that was done ahead of schedule and on budget. Work will continue for several years...
California makes major strides for water supplies and climate resilience over the past year
News What you need to know: With California experiencing climate-driven extremes in weather, the state is continuing to take aggressive action to protect and expand the state’s water supplies, including prioritizing groundwater recharge and infrastructure improvements...
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