JanuaryCalifornia

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state's minimum wage will rise to $17.40 per hour starting January 1. The increase is up from the current $16.90 and will be the highest state minimum wage in the United States. Newsom said the higher pay will help working families cope with high living costs. He also criticized the Trump administration, saying it ignores workers' needs.