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California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

Election 2024 California Propositions - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, the highest in the country.

Opponents, including the California Chamber of Commerce, said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes and pushed businesses to cut jobs.

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