Governor Newsom’s office is responding to critical accusations involving the state’s new minimum wage law for fast food workers. A Bloomberg report published this week claims Newsom carved out an exemption for businesses like Panera Bread, because of his connections to a campaign donor. The report claims that Governor Newsom pushed for an exemption to the state’s new fast food minimum wage law to benefit Panera Bread after the franchise’s owner made significant contributions to Newsom’s campaign. The governor’s office is denying the claims, but state republicans are demanding the attorney general to look into it. The controversial report is sparking concern from voters and lawmakers. “I can tell you that this is one of the most gross examples of a governor overstepping his authority and his ethics to come to this situation," Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones. FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/newsom-corruption-favoritism-panera-breads-minimum-wage-law/509-75b451ef-dd70-4071-bb94-87c5b7d93f36