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CA Governor Schwarzenegger proposes minimum wage increase

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter,  KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published January 17, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST
This story was published more than 19 years ago.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently proposed raising the state's minimum wage from $6.75 an hour to $7.75 by July 2007, but what affect will it have on poverty?

CA Governor Schwarzenegger proposes minimum wage increase


California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently proposed raising the state's minimum wage from $6.75 an hour to $7.75 by July 2007, but what affect will it have on poverty?

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Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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