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• Prop. 32 would raise the minimum wage. But would it solve our cost-of-living crisis? | Opinion

  By Ronald Fong Verified| Yahoo Canada Verified For the past decade, California has embarked on a grand experiment to turn the minimum wage into a “living wage.” It’s a laudable goal, but also one that has failed to have its desired impact. Now, pointing to the state’s affordability issues, proponents of Proposition 32 would have you believe raising the minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour offers a solution for entry-level workers who struggle to keep up with California’s soaring rents. Yet, proponents of Prop

  By Ronald Fong Verified · Yahoo Canada

  Oct. 23, 2024

• Californians love self-checkout. This misguided bill would stymie that option | Opinion

  By Ronald Fong Verified| The Sacramento Bee Verified Over the years, California has developed a reputation for its distinct approach to lawmaking. Sometimes, that’s a good thing. Other times, some ideas coming from Sacramento more closely resemble parody. It’s enough to leave everyday Californians asking themselves, “What’s it this time?” Well, this time, it’s regulating to the extreme self-checkout at your local grocery store. Under the guise of combating retail theft, Sen

  By Ronald Fong Verified · The Sacramento Bee

  May. 23, 2024

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