Overview

• Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders agreed to the delay to balance the state budget.
• The raise to $25 per hour will only proceed if state revenues exceed estimates by 3% between July and September.
• If revenue targets are not met, the increase will be postponed until January 2025 at the earliest.
• The delay is part of a broader effort to close the budget gap, which includes $16 billion in cuts and $5.1 billion from the state's savings.
• The decision affects a range of health care workers, including medical assistants, janitors, and food service staff.