Inflation forces increase in California minimum wage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour next year. That's an increase over the current minimum wage of $15 per hour for companies with 25 or more workers and $14 per hour for companies with 25 employees or less.

State law says if inflation increases by more than 7%, the minimum wage must increase to $15.50 for everyone.

Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced they project inflation will increase 7.6% this year.

Department of Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler said she expects the minimum wage increase to have little impact on overall inflation in the state economy.

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/covering-california/inflation-forces-increase-in-california-minimum-wage/article_

5 risks if Congress does not pass new COVID-19 funding

COVID-19 cases are rising across the United States, and the country is expected to be hit with a larger wave this fall and winter when the weather turns colder, with as many as 100 million Americans infected.

Here are five risks if the funding does not go forward.

• Not enough vaccines for everyone in the fall

• Running out of treatments

• Unable to buy new treatments

• Shortages of tests

• Cutting back global aid

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3486735-5-risks-if-congress-does-not-pass-new-covid-19-funding/

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