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With 2027 minimum wage increase, Newsom says CA puts 'working families first'

KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles and OAN describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened California is raising its statewide minimum wage to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027.
The headline split The center frames it as "With 2027 minimum wage increase, Newsom says CA puts 'working families first'". The right frames it as "Calif.: Statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour — starting Jan. 1, 2027".
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CenterWith 2027 minimum wage increase, Newsom says CA puts 'working families first'

KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles · Center · News report

Right / center-rightCalif.: Statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour — starting Jan. 1, 2027

OAN · Right · News report

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Aug 1, 12:25 AM

With 2027 minimum wage increase, Newsom says CA puts 'working families first'

California is raising its statewide minimum wage to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027.

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OANNews report · Aug 1, 1:51 AM

Calif.: Statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour — starting Jan. 1, 2027

California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the upcoming rate adjustment, which reflects a 50-c...

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