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Supporters of a bill to raise California's minimum wage, celebrate the state Senate Gallery after the measure was approved by the Senate Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif. The bill, SB3, that will gradually raise California's minimum wage to a nation leading 15 an hour by 2022, was approved by both houses of the Legislature and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown who said he will sign it. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

$15 minimum wage OK’d in Calif.

by Alison Noon Associated Press, and Jonathan J. Cooper Associated PressMarch 31, 2016

State Sen. Ed Hernandez, D-Azusa, uses a smart phone to record the vote of his measure to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21, at the Capitol, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif. The measure, part of a package of bills aimed at restricting access to tobacco, was approved by the Senate and now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Calif. lawmakers vote to raise smoking age

by Jonathan J. Cooper Associated PressMarch 11, 2016