Education at stake as California schools seek funds
The guest editorial from Oroville Mercury argues California must guarantee real improvement in student outcomes to win taxpayer support for over 3.5 billion in new education funding over five years. It notes rising teacher salaries, heavy legislative focus on education benefits, and concerns about student skills amid faculty strikes.
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Wilson Riles
Anaheim
California School Boards Association
Association of California School Administrators
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Stiles
California
Cal-Tax News
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Oroville Mercury
Tax reform clash on California tax vote rules
The piece discusses a push to weaken the two thirds requirement for state tax increases, arguing a simple majority for business taxes, while a GOP proposal would keep two thirds for all tax hikes. Advocates say voters should weigh both options for equity across tax measures.
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Assembly
John Stall
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Evans Denounces 75 Revival of Tax Hoax in Congress
M Stanton Evans argues that Democrats revive an old tax reform hoax to ease the burden on the poor, but notes the federal debt and small pool of the ultra rich make revenue shortfalls unsustainable. He cites IRS data showing most untaxed income goes to households earning under 50,000 and questions the cost of government.
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Congress
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Roger Freeman
IRS
Bob Wilson
Energy crisis logic from Virgil Salera on fossil fuels
Virgil Salera argues energy bills will rise and consumers suffer while politicians and courts mismanage natural gas policy. He criticizes the 1938 wellhead pricing framework, calls for a stable crude oil price around 7.8 dollars per barrel, and urges investment in energy insurance and alternative sources like coal and solar.
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California
Supreme Court
Washington
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Congress
When I was a boy by Jim Hausman
A reminiscence recalls nickels hard to come by and a boyhood day of discovery. A boy and his friend receive free game passes after learning streetcar transfers and a friend pays a nickel fare, highlighting a lucky day.
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Debating feminism and male roles in sport and war
A Washington and Massachusetts stance on women in combat and contact sports is examined. The piece argues that full gender integration could alter male behavior and threaten traditional protective roles, citing cultural codes and potential consequences for violence, warfare, and social norms.
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New York
Little
Fara
Washington
Himelf
Willysnilly
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Afghanistan
Niles
George Gilder
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The High Price of Crime and Deferred Payments
Paul Harvey argues that crime, fraud, and postponed public costs raise prices for all. He cites credit card ease, generous public pensions, and bank crime as households' hidden tax, noting crime losses flow to customers via higher costs. He warns lawmakers against expanding promises and urges fiscal restraint.
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New York City
Board of Education
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