Tags: California Governor Jerry Brown

Democratic Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will increase the money received by new parents during family leave. The money is received via the state's paid family leave program.

California lawmakers approved the U.S. highest state-wide minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2022. The bill was hailed by Democrats as an example to the U.S. as it struggles with a growing gap between the rich and the poor.

California Gov. Jerry Brown says he wants voters to approve a ballot measure in November that would affect thousands of state prison inmates and significantly change current law.