Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers in California have reached a $297.9 billion budget agreement that includes delaying a planned minimum wage increase for healthcare workers. The agreement aims to address a $46.8 billion budget deficit by making $16 billion in cuts, declaring a statewide fiscal emergency, and utilizing the state's rainy-day reserves. The minimum wage increase for approximately 426,000 healthcare workers will be postponed to either October 15, 2024, or January 2025, depending on the state's financial situation.
Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state's budget. https://t.co/hJJxTB1mNd https://t.co/hJJxTB1mNd
A new minimum wage for California health care workers will be delayed until at least Oct. 15 under an agreement between state legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom https://t.co/WrGkca9Jwe
A new minimum wage for California health care workers will be delayed until at least Oct. 15 under an agreement between state legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom https://t.co/x8oCZ1tyCy
#BREAKING Newsom, Democrats agree to delay health care worker minimum wage increase to help balance California budget https://t.co/G9VaijKqZQ
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget. https://t.co/wWm7afLy6A
Democrats in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state's budget. https://t.co/FGvaGhOCYs
Democrats in California agree to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state's budget. https://t.co/vaoIPYj7Ew
Gov. @GavinNewsom and legislative leaders announced a budget deal this morning: https://t.co/4OPm2EtUGy
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers announced a deal Saturday to make $16 billion in cuts, declare a statewide fiscal emergency and pull money from the state’s rainy-day reserves to balance a $46.8 billion budget deficit in California. https://t.co/6hb5CBGh66
JUST IN: Gov. Gavin Newsom and Dem CALeg leaders reach $297.9 Billion budget agreement. Deal officially delays CA’s $25 healthcare minimum wage increase to either October 15, 2024 or January 2025 depending on state’s $ situation.
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