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Posted 9/18/2023, 7:00:00 PM

WSJ Editorial Board Accuses California Democrats of 'Mafia-Like' Tactics in Pushing $20 Minimum Wage

WSJ editorial board accused CA Democrats of "mafia-like" tactics to force $20/hr minimum wage on fast food industry.
Board says Gov. Newsom acting like "authoritarian" by supporting law giving state power to regulate wages and conditions.
Deal reached after industry tried to get minimum wage hike overturned, Democrats threatened more regulations.
WSJ warns middle class nationwide will pay as higher wages raise prices and could eliminate thousands of jobs.
Board argues Democrats' control of businesses prompts residents and companies to flee California's high costs.

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9/11/2023

Fast-Food Industry and Unions Reach Deal to Increase Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Costly Ballot Fight

Fast-food companies in California have agreed to remove a referendum from next year's ballot that aimed to reverse a worker-protections law, resulting in an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour in April and the creation of a new council to consider future pay bumps.

9/12/2023

California Groups Reach Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Ballot Fight

California restaurants and unions have agreed to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, avoiding a potential ballot fight over a previously passed law.

9/15/2023

McDonald's franchisees fear 'devastating' costs from California fast-food bill, but compromise reached after lobbying fight

California's landmark fast-food bill, AB 1228, which includes a wage floor of $20 for California workers at fast-food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide, is facing resistance from an independent advocacy group of McDonald's owners who warn that it will be a "devastating financial blow" and cannot be absorbed by the business model.

9/15/2023

California Legislature Passes Bills to Raise Minimum Wage, Expand Worker Protections

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10/1/2023

Newsom vetoes bill to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers, citing $20B unemployment insurance debt

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have allowed striking workers to receive unemployment benefits, citing the state's already substantial debt in paying unemployment benefits and the potential for further costs to increase.

10/2/2023

Newsom to Debate DeSantis on Fox, Aims to Counter Misinformation Despite Critiquing Network

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News and other conservative media outlets, saying that Democrats need to combat the misinformation being promoted on these platforms.

10/8/2023

Newsom Vetoes Controversial Caste Bill Amid Praise and Disappointment

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the discriminatory and Hinduphobic Bill 'SB403', stating that the existing California law already prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics, including ancestry and caste, making the bill unnecessary.

10/9/2023

Newsom Signs Climate, Health Bills While Vetoing Caste Discrimination Ban

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 324 bills into law, including new environmental regulations and the banning of four food additives, while vetoing 144 bills, including those related to caste discrimination and decriminalizing psychedelic drugs.

10/15/2023

California Tightens Cryptocurrency Rules With New Licensing Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a bill that enforces stricter regulations on cryptocurrency businesses, requiring them to obtain a license, maintain financial records, and be subject to audits from regulators.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 7:00:00 PM

WSJ Editorial Board Accuses California Democrats of 'Mafia-Like' Tactics in Pushing $20 Minimum Wage

WSJ editorial board accused CA Democrats of "mafia-like" tactics to force $20/hr minimum wage on fast food industry.
Board says Gov. Newsom acting like "authoritarian" by supporting law giving state power to regulate wages and conditions.
Deal reached after industry tried to get minimum wage hike overturned, Democrats threatened more regulations.
WSJ warns middle class nationwide will pay as higher wages raise prices and could eliminate thousands of jobs.
Board argues Democrats' control of businesses prompts residents and companies to flee California's high costs.

foxnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Fast-Food Industry and Unions Reach Deal to Increase Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Costly Ballot Fight

9/12/2023

California Groups Reach Deal to Raise Minimum Wage to $20/hr, Averting Ballot Fight

California restaurants and unions have agreed to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 per hour, avoiding a potential ballot fight over a previously passed law.

9/15/2023

McDonald's franchisees fear 'devastating' costs from California fast-food bill, but compromise reached after lobbying fight

9/15/2023

California Legislature Passes Bills to Raise Minimum Wage, Expand Worker Protections

10/1/2023

Newsom vetoes bill to provide unemployment benefits to striking workers, citing $20B unemployment insurance debt

10/2/2023

Newsom to Debate DeSantis on Fox, Aims to Counter Misinformation Despite Critiquing Network

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News and other conservative media outlets, saying that Democrats need to combat the misinformation being promoted on these platforms.

10/8/2023

Newsom Vetoes Controversial Caste Bill Amid Praise and Disappointment

10/9/2023

Newsom Signs Climate, Health Bills While Vetoing Caste Discrimination Ban

10/15/2023

California Tightens Cryptocurrency Rules With New Licensing Law