By 2050, 17% of the world’s population will be over 65. Policy changes need to start now.
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Two talented columnists tag-team every Friday to tackle the challenges that inform your choices — whether you’re pushing 17 or 70.
California
California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments
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Proposed legislation passed the Senate Education Committee.California
California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law
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Some experts are skeptical, however, that the new law will have negative effects.Bay Area
They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions
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Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.Bay Area
Which fast food workers will get paid more in California?
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The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday.California
Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges
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A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.California
California workers must wait even longer for indoor heat protections
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A state board delays new rules again, apparently over state cost concerns. Labor officials are incensed.Housing
California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says
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High housing costs a major contributor.Bay Area
California could beat its record on women in the Legislature
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Early primary results point to a record-breaking number of women serving in the California Legislature after the November election.Bay Area
CSU campuses focus on new strategies to help students of color
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CSU’s Young Males of Color Consortium seeks to create programs across the Cal State system.Business & Finance
