MORE PAY, LESS RELIEF? California’s Minimum Wage to go Up on July 1st

BACK TO OFFICE, OUT THE DOOR? State Workers Warn of ‘Mass Exodus

California is pushing state employees back to the office four days a week beginning July 1, marking a major shift from pandemic-era telework. SEIU Local 1000 warns the mandate could trigger a “mass exodus,” with workers citing commuting costs, lost flexibility, and potential retirements or resignations. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MORE PAY, LESS RELIEF? California’s Minimum Wage to go Up on July 1st

California’s minimum wage continues to rise, with many cities boosting pay July 1 beyond the state’s $16.90 hourly rate. Supporters say higher wages help workers keep up with soaring living costs.  But does it? California's "cost of living" policies puts it 11% higher than the national average. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

UGLY! The Obama Presidential Center

President Obama’s Presidential Center in Chicago is a massive cultural project—but not without controversy. Critics slam its windowless, fortress-like design, ballooning costs nearing $850 million, and use of public parkland. Others worry about gentrification and displacement, arguing the project could reshape the neighborhood as much as it honors Obama’s legacy. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

DEJA VU: California Voters Will Face Another Multi-Billion Dollar Housing Fix

California voters will be asked to consider an $11.25 billion housing bond in November 2026 aimed at addressing the state’s housing crisis. It would fund construction, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing, while expanding homeownership opportunities, including support for veterans and low‑income families statewide. Haven't we done this before? ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

TENSION & MISTRUST: U.S.–Iran Talks Inch Forward

U.S.–Iran talks are moving forward, but just barely. Officials tout “progress,” yet tensions keep derailing momentum. Threats, walkouts, and mistrust continue to define negotiations. Both sides are trading demands on sanctions and nuclear limits, while warning of force. It’s a fragile back-and-forth—diplomacy inching ahead, but frustration boiling underneath. ---------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms:    ---     The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broeske-and-musson/id1067972217] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1mTD1PhnoeXpOfNOwErmqy?si=e7be4623369d45d0] or wherever else you listen to podcasts.     ---   ‘Broeske [https://www.kmjnow.com/john-broeske/] & Musson [https://www.kmjnow.com/2016/01/25/christina-musson-biography/]'   Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ   | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BroeskeandMusson/] | Podcast [https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/broeske-musson-podcast/]| X [https://twitter.com/ChristinaKMJ] |    -   Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]    KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.