Introduction As we have learned in this unit, income and occupational status are

Introduction
As we have learned in this unit, income and occupational status are important factors that can influence health. We have experienced increasing inflation rates in recent months, making it more difficult for individuals to make “ends meet”. In response to this, Senator Steve Padilla of Chula Vista introduced a Senate Bill that would require California to create a “living wage”. The state would be required to calculate the amount that would be needed in order to allow California citizens to have the wages they need for affordable housing and basic necessities.
Your Tasks
Task 1- Read/Research
Please take a few moments to review CA Senate Bill 352Links to an external site., which was introduced in February 2023. You can also conduct your own search for article commentaries regarding the bill. *Note: this bill was not passed, but has been “held in committee and under submission”Links to an external site.. Task 2- Original Post
Next, you will need to create your discussion post. Your post must address the following (point values indicated in bold): What are opportunities (aka positive factors) that you can think of if California implemented a living wage calculation? (5 points)
What are some potential drawbacks that can you think of related to this bill? (5 points)
What are other factors that the state of California should consider in order to improve the socioeconomic status of its citizens? (6 points)
Post must be a minimum of 250 words. (2 points)
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list. (2 points)