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California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

CalMatters In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year.

Petitions that could be coming around our neighborhoods aim to equalize minimum wage for all workers, increase school funding through taxes on high earners, and change how votes are counted.

California deployed incarcerated firefighters to combat wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year. Now, a new state budget aims to ensure they receive minimum wage for their emergency response work.