Business Coalition
Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 19, 2026
As of May 2026: Lost referendum challenge; collected 140,774 signatures but only 84,007 valid vs 92,998 required
California raised its minimum wage to $16.90 on January 1, 2026, and closed the loophole on its failed 2014 plastic bag ban. These are the latest moves in a decades-long experiment testing whether aggressive regulation can coexist with economic growth.
Updated May 19
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