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Making Sausage in Sacramento: What to Expect in 2016
The state legislature is in recess now, but come the New Year they'll tackle a raft of big divisive issues, and face-off with Governor Jerry Brown in a new climate of shifting power dynamics. We get a preview of the year ahead and take stock of 2015.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 21m ListenThe state legislature is in recess now, but come the New Year they'll tackle a raft of big divisive issues, and face-off with Governor Jerry Brown in a new climate of shifting power dynamics. Guest host Barbara Bogaev gets a preview of the year ahead and takes stock of 2015.
Also, a look at some big -- and not so big -- changes to California's wage laws taking effect in 2016, notably closing loopholes to ensure women get equitable pay.
Photo: California State Capitol © Steven Pavlov
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2 storiesWhat to Expect from the California Legislature in 2016
It being the the holidays the state legislature is out for recess until next year, when lawmakers and Governor Jerry Brown will take up some major initiatives.
Read the story12 minChanges to California Minimum Wage and Wage Equality Laws
The fight for a fair wage continues in 2016, when the state will raise its minimum wage once again, to $10 an hour. But women in particular have cause to celebrate next year as California will now have one of the toughest equal pay laws in the country.
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