A California bill that aims to increase protections for workers that make kitchen countertops cleared its first senate hearing today. KQED’s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

<p>A California bill that aims to increase protections for workers that make kitchen countertops cleared its first senate hearing today. KQED&rsquo;s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>