CA Minimum Wage Report | Women in Manufacturing | Refugee Student Organization ‘ReDressed’

New report says state’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with cost of living. Also, La Tourangelle artisan oils and Siemens Mobility highlight women in manufacturing. Finally, a student charitable organization “ReDressed” for refugee students.

CA Minimum Wage Report
California’s minimum wage of $16 is over double the federal minimum. But a new report published by California's Legislative Analyst’s Office says that while this amount appears high by comparison, it is still not enough to keep up with the state’s high cost of living. CalMatters California Divide reporter Alejandra Reyes-Velarde breaks down the LAO’s findings.

CalMatters is a nonprofit newsroom that partners with public media stations across the state.

Women in Manufacturing
California leads the country in manufacturing. From aerospace, transportation, food and beverage, motor and zero emission vehicles, as well as electronics - this industry touches many parts of our lives. But many sectors lack representation of women - especially in leadership positions. Today we are going to highlight women in manufacturing. Christine Polycarpe is co-owner of La Tourangelle artisan cooking oils and founder of La Tourangelle Foundation based in Woodland. Jacquelyne Colvis is the Project Management Team Lead at Siemens Mobility, Inc which transforms passenger and freight rail across the state - with projects that include SacRT and is on the short list for California’s High Speed Rail.
Refugee Student Organization ‘ReDressed’
A Sacramento high school sophomore has launched a new charitable organization to provide teen refugees with dresses and dance tickets to enjoy their high school experience - free of charge. Kendall Carey, founder of ReDressed, joins Insight to talk about how her organization at Rio Americano High School came to be, and how she’s spreading the word to help these students settle into their new schools.