Summary
Santa Barbara County is weighing whether to push local minimum wages even higher than the state's rising rates, which could directly shake up your paycheck or business expenses. If you live or work in the area, keep an eye on this because changes are coming soon.
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Impact analysis
Your hourly pay could go up if you're a worker, but local businesses might have to hike their prices to cover the higher labor costs.
Local workers and families living on minimum wage get a nice boost in their take-home pay.
Local business owners and operators might struggle to absorb the sudden jump in labor costs.
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