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Voter-approved minimum wage and sick leave measure under fire in courts and the Capitol

The article discusses the challenges facing a voter-approved measure in California that aims to increase the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour and provide up to 15 days of paid sick leave. Despite being passed by voters, this measure is now facing legal and legislative opposition. In court, a lawsuit has been filed by the California Hospital Association and other groups, arguing that the measure violates the state's single-subject rule for ballot initiatives. Meanwhile, in the state Capitol, there are efforts to amend or repeal parts of the measure. Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are considering changes due to concerns about the financial impact on hospitals, particularly in rural areas, and the potential for increased healthcare costs. These actions reflect the tension between voter intent and the practical implications of implementing such sweeping changes in labor laws.

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