By Michael D. Carroll
Breaking News Editor
California voters have rejected Proposition 32, a ballot measure that sought to raise the state's minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, which would have been the highest in the nation.
Opponents, including the California Chamber of Commerce, argued that such an increase would lead to higher costs, increased taxes, and potential job cuts as businesses adjust to the wage hike.
"With the economy and costs top of mind for many voters this election, that message appears to have resonated," said Jennifer Barrera, the chamber's president and CEO.
Proponents estimated that the measure would have benefited 2 million workers, including hotel and grocery employees.
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