Political and Legislative
The Biden Administration Will Implement a $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Firefighters
The Biden administration will raise the wages for federal firefighters to at least $15 per hour as part of a broader effort to combat the growing threat of wildfires.
President Biden held a virtual meeting with governors from western states Wednesday to discuss strategies to mitigate the 2021 wildfire season, as much of the west is experiencing severe drought and record heat exacerbated by climate change.
Governors from Oregon, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming and Utah attended the meeting.
“The threat of western wildfires this year is as severe as it’s ever been,” Biden said during the meeting. “Right now, we have to act and act fast. We’re late in the game here.”
