California primary reform plan targets August vote shift
California lawmakers sponsor a package to reform elections including moving the state primary from June to August, creating a Fair Campaign Practices Commission, and allowing midday electronic ballot processing to speed results. Republican Assemblyman Paul Priolo cites benefits like longer official duties for incumbents, lower campaign costs, and preserved conventions in presidential years while noting unsettled spending limits and federal parallels.
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Paul Priolo
Santa Monica
California Fair Campaign Practices Commission
Priolo
Assembly Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
California
Fair Campaign Practices Commission
National Commission
Retirement overhaul bill for teachers proposed again
SACRAMENTO Assemblyman Richard Bates plans to sponsor a new version of last year’s failed measure to overhaul the underfunded State Teachers Retirement System. The plan would increase teacher and district contributions, boost retired teachers’ benefits, and tap $140 million yearly from the general fund for 30 years until the system is actuarially sound. A statewide school equalization tax is proposed to address financing.
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Sacramento
Richard Bates
San Diego
Bates
Barnes
Assembly
Bob Moretti
North Hollywood
State General Fund
Public Employment and Retirement Committee
Nixon revenue sharing plan wins Rockefeller support
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller shifts to backing Richard M Nixon as revenue sharing gains presidential momentum. He promotes using federal tax money with few strings to strengthen state and local government, despite Congress likely opposing the plan. Rockefeller seeks to balance federal funding with state responsibility amid budget crises and tax increases.
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UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M Nixon
Nixon
Rockefeller
Congress
Harvard
New York
GOP
Barry M. Goldwater
California
White House
The Lighter Side A high voltage power proposal
United Nations aid could address power shortages in overdeveloped regions by sending advisers from underdeveloped areas to teach residents to use less electricity. The piece jokes about reliance on electric appliances and urges practical, nonexpansion solutions.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
United Nations
America
U.N
Californians Fight Plan To Consolidate County Fairs
California rural leaders oppose a California Little Hoover Commission proposal to merge 76 county fairs into 38 to save money and boost efficiency. The plan draws backlash from Assembly members and fair supporters across the state as hearings unfold amid strong letters and grassroots organizing.
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California Little Hoover Commission
State Capitol
Halcomb
California
Frank Belotti
Eureka
Randolph Collier
Reureka
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