California lawmakers approve $15 minimum wage, the highest in the US

Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign it into law
Increases would happen each January until 2022California lawmakers on Thursday approved the nation’s highest statewide minimum wage of $15 an hour to take effect by 2022 after it was hailed by Democrats as an example to the nation as it struggles with a growing gap between rich and poor. Related: California governor announces landmark $15 minimum wage dealContinue reading...