California somehow manages to keep getting worse

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California continues to reap the consequences of disastrous left-wing policy decisions, but it’s hard to feel bad for voters who keep affirming Democratic control.

In April, the minimum wage for employees of fast food chains with more than 60 locations increased to $20 per hour. Of course, this has resulted in job losses, reduced hours, and food becoming more expensive. Blaze Pizza announced it is moving its headquarters from California to Georgia, Pizza Hut has laid off 1,200 delivery drivers, and In-N-Out was forced to raise its prices. One chain, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, said that it was closing 48 California locations because of the “rising cost of doing business” in the state. 

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