John Myers

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Deal reached to boost California's minimum wage to $15, avoiding ballot box battle

California lawmakers and labor unions have struck a tentative deal to raise the statewide minimum wage to $10.50 an hour next year and then gradually to $15, averting a costly political campaign.

By John Myers and Liam Dillon●

March 26, 2016 at 9:07 pm

John Myers

author

Deal reached to boost California's minimum wage to $15, avoiding ballot box battle

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‘This wasn’t supposed to happen’: Fiancee of man shot by police said she wanted 911 call to get him help

EDITORIAL: Can Anchorage’s new mayor right the city’s course?

Ask Amy: I’m a single woman who enjoys being out alone. How do I keep men from hitting on me?

After the Alaska House worked past midnight, some wonder: does the legislative session deadline matter?

Airports will be packed this summer. That makes finding good direct flights even more valuable for Alaska travelers.