MedPage Today April 1, 2023
— California’s proposed minimum wage increase is a model for other states to follow
California has long been at the vanguard in addressing society’s most pressing issues. In the 1960’s, growing concern about the health impact of automobile emissions spurred passage of the Clean Air Act, which established national standards barring states from regulating vehicle emissions. But the bill had one notable exemption: California, which had already developed stricter regulations to address air pollution. Now, the Golden State has an opportunity to lead in another arena: Combating the epidemic of burnout in medicine, investing in the public health, and redefining the living wage.
Senate Bill 525 (SB 525), introduced by state senator Maria Elena Durazo (D), would increase the minimum...
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